Complaints

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• Initial Complaint

  Date:01/05/2024

  Type:Sales and Advertising Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I was told my bank did not honor my payment however I immediately go online and the money is on the account and I made the payment. Acima charged me $25 for my payment not being made on time. This has to be an issue on their end but they refuse to refund my money.They also refused to email me an email address to file a complaint with them. I was unable to write the email address down.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 01/15/2024

  Acima (hereinafter we, us, our) received the complaint filed by *************************** through the Better Business Bureau on January 5, ****. We investigated this complaint and prepared the following response. **************** entered into a written contract in the form of a lease-purchase agreement that contained all disclosures mandated by applicable state law.

  Despite numerous attempts, Acima has been unable to reach **************** to resolve this complaint. Without the ability to communicate with him, we are unable to resolve this complaint. As such, we consider this complaint closed. **************** may contact our customer service department at ************** in order to resolve this complaint. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 01/16/2024

   
  Complaint: 21103038
  
  I am rejecting this response because:
  They have not tried to contact me to resolve the issue. If they called they did not leave a message to have me call them back. This furthermore proves their dishonest business practices.
  Sincerely,
  
  ***********************

  

  Business Response

  Date: 01/18/2024

  **************** alleges, [Acima has] not tried to contact [him] to resolve the issue. If [Acima] called they did not leave a message to have [him] call them back. We deny this allegation. Acima has record of the several attempts made to reach ****************. Additionally, we obtained and reviewed the recording of the voicemail left for **************** on January 10, ****, to call back. Acima is calling the number on file, provided at the time of the application. This is the same phone number provided on this complaint. **************** may contact our customer service department at ************** in order to resolve his complaint.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:01/05/2024

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I had an account with ******************** about 10 years ago and paid it in full, sot they previously had my bank information. My son got an account with them and HE unfortunately defaulted on his current account. ******************** connected my bank account to his account, (because according to them we share the same last name), which we do, but they connected my account to his lease and began to withdraw money out of my account, which I NEVER authorized. They refused to offer a refund or give me any other information about the lease, even though it was being taken from my bank account. Isn't there some way to recoup what the took? and get them to not do that again?

  

  Business Response

  Date: 01/09/2024

  We were unable to locate the charges in question with the limited information provided by ****************. As such, we request she indicate the last 4 digits of the account, whether the charges were drafted via ACH or credit card, and provide a full bank statement showing the charge, with her name listed as the name of the account to *********************************** Upon receipt of the requested documentation, we will further investigate the alleged unauthorized charges. 
  
  As we are awaiting additional documentation, we consider this complaint closed. If **************** has any additional questions regarding this response or obtains the requested supporting documentation, she may contact our customer service department at ********************************** or call in at **************.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:01/04/2024

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I have paid taxes every payment even though taxes were included in original loan as well as paid a service fee when paying loan off early so I would not have to pay triple the price.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 01/08/2024

  Acima received the complaint filed by Ms. ***** **** through the Better Business Bureau on January 4, 2024. We investigated her complaint and prepared the following response.  
  
  Acima transactions are not financing, loans, or same as cash arrangements. Acima is a virtual rent-to-own organization offering an alternative option of financing. Acima purchases the merchandise selected by the customer from an independent third-party retailer and then rents the merchandise to the customer through a terminable lease-purchase agreement (the “Agreement”) that contains the disclosures as required by applicable law.  As such using the term ‘loan’ is inappropriate. 
  
  On the first page of the lease-purchase agreement (the “Agreement) signed by Ms. ****, in large, bold text, it states: “The Agreement includes a 90-day Early Purchase Option. This Early Purchase Option may be an amount greater than the retailer’s sale price and not ‘same as cash.’”   
  
  Ms. **** alleges that “taxes were included in the original loan.” This is not correct. As stated by paragraph 2 of the signed Agreements titled, “Payments,” “Acima charges and collects tax with each Renewal Payment when required to do so by your state.” As required by the state of Tennessee, Acima charges and collects sales tax with each rent renewal payment. We reviewed Ms. ****’s lease and confirmed that Acima is appropriately charging state tax, as required by law. 
  
  As we confirm Ms. **** is not entitled to a billing adjustment, we will grant her request. If Ms. **** has any further questions regarding the function of the Agreement or our services, she may contact our customer service department at ###-###-####. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 01/09/2024

  
  
  Complaint: ********
  
  
  
  I am rejecting this response because:
  
  
  
  Sincerely,
  
  
  
  ***** ****

  Customer Answer

  Date: 01/10/2024

  Seeing as how am clearly not the only customer upset over extra fees then you can see why I rejected the response that was sent. You say u charge state taxes but u don't mention about service charges that get charged when paying off early 

  

  Business Response

  Date: 01/11/2024

  We confirm receipt of Ms. ****’s rejection of our response through the BBB.   
   
  Ms. **** expresses dissatisfaction with the terms of the 90-Day early purchase option (“EPO”). We disclosed the 90-Day EPO amount in the Agreement prior to allowing her to sign. Pursuant to paragraph 3 titled, “Purchase Terms,” “You can purchase the Property at any time during the first 90 days of this Agreement by paying us $1,075.00, plus taxes, and Other Charges due”. It was Ms. ****’s responsibility to review the entirety of the Agreement, and she chose to sign it, certifying she read and agreed to the terms and conditions contained therein. Additionally, we confirm Ms. **** did not reach out to Acima with any questions regarding the nature of our services or the terms and conditions within the Agreement before or during the course of the Agreement. 
  
  As included in our previous response, the face page of the Agreement in large, bold text, explicitly states, “The Agreement includes a 90-day EPO. This Early Purchase Option may be an amount greater than the retailer’s sale price and is not ‘same as cash.’” As such, we maintain that Acima did our due diligence to ensure Ms. **** was aware the Agreement was, in fact, a leasing agreement with several purchase options that are more than the retailer’s sale price. 
  
  We additionally note that paragraph 5 of Ms. **** signed Agreement states, “If you do not want to lease the Property but would rather purchase the Property now, you should consider cash or credit terms that may be available to you.” Acima did our due diligence to ensure Ms. **** was aware of the cost of leasing, as well as the EPO amount prior to entering into the Agreement. 
  
  If Ms. **** as any questions regarding her lease, we encourage her to contact our customer service department at ###-###-####. 
  

  Customer Answer

  Date: 01/12/2024

  
  
  Complaint: ********
  
  
  
  I am rejecting this response because:
  
  
  
  Sincerely,
  
  
  
  ***** ****

  Customer Answer

  Date: 01/12/2024

  Sad a company can't take responsibility for their actions and lies but that's fine like I said in my reviews online as has anyone else I will NEVER use them again!

• Initial Complaint

  Date:01/03/2024

  Type:Sales and Advertising Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I purchased an item from Wayfair and used Acima as my payment method. I received a refund for an item they sent as I returned it. Too many items. The refund was received by Acima on 12/12 in the amount of $131.54 because I called after 7 business days of not receiving my refund to check on the status. The rep said I had to have my issue escalated because she can see the refund but didn’t know why it wasn’t applied. I waited several days to call back after Christmas. Same thing. Escalation. Today is 1/3/24 and still no refund processed to my account. Very disappointed. I want to pay off my balance but not when I have $131.54 sitting there that hasn’t been applied. I will never do business with them again.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 01/04/2024

  Acima (hereinafter “we,” “us,” “our”) received the complaint filed by Ms. ****** **** through the Better Business Bureau on January 3, 2024. As of January 3, 2024, at 4:41 PM MST, her lease had been adjusted downwards of $131.54. As her desired resolution was granted, we consider this matter resolved. If Ms. **** has additional questions or would like to purchase her lease, as referenced in her complaint, she may contact our customer service department at ###-###-#### or utilize our customer portal at ********************
  

  Customer Answer

  Date: 01/04/2024

  
  
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  
  
  
  
  Sincerely,
  
  
  
  ****** ****

• Initial Complaint

  Date:01/03/2024

  Type:Product Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  This company offers leasing option but when I paid my first installment they did not apply it to my order. I cant get anyone to give me a refund. I have disputed the charge with my bank. This company has the worst customer service I have ever experienced.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 01/09/2024

  We confirm that, as of January 8, ****, the initial payment has been refunded back to the original payment method for Ms. ********************* lease. As we have granted ****************** her desired resolution, we believe this matter to be closed. If she has any further questions or concerns related to this complaint, she may call our processing department at **************. 

• Initial Complaint

  Date:12/29/2023

  Type:Product Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  On July 8th,2023 I opened an account with Acima for 2 pairs of diamond earrings for $722.54. I had a 90 days same as cash option, and made an initial payment At purchase. I initially contacted them because they were sending me receipts stating I had only paid $79.00 but are making bank drafts of $102.00 every 2 weeks. When I called them the representative stated me sending my bank statements would not matter and that they would not be making any changes by the 90 days i had made $723 In payments; however they are still charging me $102.00 every 2 weeks and the early payoff option is higher than the cost of jewelry. I have paid almost double for the jewelry when it was paid off within the 90 days. I am seeking a refund and for acima to stop charging my bank account.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 01/03/2024

  Acima (hereinafter “we,” “us,” “our”) received the complaint filed by Ms. ***** ****, through the Better Business Bureau (the “BBB”) on December 29, 2023. Please note that her name reflects “**** ***** *****” in our system. We investigated her complaint and prepared the following response.   
   
  On July 8, 2023, Ms. **** applied for use of our services through an online independent third-party retailer – Brooklyn Jewelers (the “Retailer”) – located in Plano, Texas. Ms. **** was approved and selected property, described as “10k Diamond Rose Gold Earring 10k Diamond Yellow Gold Earring” (the “Property.”). Acima purchased the Property, and Ms. **** electronically entered into a rental-purchase agreement (the “Agreement”) wherein she agreed to rent the Property from Acima. Pursuant to the Agreement, to obtain ownership of the Property, Ms. **** was required to make 24 bi-weekly rent renewal payments of $79.40 before tax, plus an initial rent payment of $70.00 before tax, for a total of $2134.40 (the “Total of Payments”) before tax. Alternatively, she could execute any other early purchase or termination option outlined within the Agreement.  Ms. **** also elected to enroll in the optional services, Liability Damage Waiver (“LDW”). Pursuant to paragraph 2 of the Agreement, in addition to rent renewal payments, Optional Liability Damage Waiver payments of $7.94 before tax, are due biweekly, while the Agreement remains in force. Pursuant to paragraph 3 of the Agreement, “the Total of Payments does not include and is not reduced by Optional Services like the Liability Damage Waiver.” Please note, since this is an optional service, customers can unenroll at anytime by calling or chatting in. 
  
  As a courtesy to our customers, we offer two Early Purchase Options (“EPOs”); each of which reduces the cost of ownership and terminates the Agreement earlier than the rental period contained within. The first EPO is a 90-day EPO wherein Ms. **** may obtain ownership for less than the Total of Payments. The 90-day EPO expired on October 6, 2023, and the lease is continuing for the agreed-upon terms. The second EPO stipulates that Ms. **** can obtain ownership at any point after the first 90 days by paying a lump sum payment equivalent to 65% of any remaining Renewal Payments. This option is available to Ms. **** and will be until the end of the lease rental period. 
  
  Acima provides a termination option pursuant to section 9 of the Agreement titled “Termination,” which states: “You may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty by returning the Property in accordance with our directions, and by paying us any delinquent Renewal Payments, plus Other Charges due.” If Ms. **** would like to take advantage of this option, she may call into our Resolutions Department at ###-###-####. 
  
  Ms. **** seeks for “[A]cima to stop charging [her] bank account.” We confirm automatic drafts of Ms. ****’s rent renewal payments were set up at the initiation of her Agreement. In accordance with Ms. ****’s request, we turned off automatic payments as of January 2, 2023. Ms. ****’s desired resolution is for a “Refund.” We will not grant this request. We confirm the purchase amounts and payments are fully disclosed within the Agreement, prior to signing, and it was Ms. ****’s responsibility to review the terms and conditions of the Agreement.  Ms. **** elected to utilize our services, and we confirm, that we follow all applicable laws and regulations regarding the structure of our Agreements, including the purchase terms.   
  
  If Mr. **** has any questions or wishes to explore purchase, or termination options that are available to her, we encourage her to contact our customer service department at ###-###-####. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 01/04/2024

  
  
  Complaint: ********
  
  
  
  I am rejecting this response because: acima still has not acknowledged that they have been charging me $102 every 2 weeks, regardless of the proof documents and not acknowledging that the 90 days same as cash option was satisfied before 90 days. My bank has already issued a refund and a stop payment. 
  
  
  
  Sincerely,
  
  
  
  ***** ****

  

  Business Response

  Date: 01/05/2024

  We confirm receipt of Ms. ****’s rejection of our response through the BBB. We investigated her rejection and prepared the following response.  
  
  According to paragraph 2 of her Agreement, “(1) Renewal Payments of $79.40, plus tax of $6.55, totaling $85.95, and (2) Optional Liability Damage Waiver payment of $7.94, plus tax of $0.66, totaling $8.60, are due every-other-week.” Ms. **** additionally elected to enroll in an optional discount membership, Benefits Plus. Pursuant to her enrollment form, Benefits Plus has a cost of “$6.92, plus tax in the amount of $0.57 every-other-week.” These optional services do not reduce the total of payments, as mentioned in our previous, nor apply to the EPO’s totals. Since these are optional services, customers can opt-out at any time by calling or chatting in. 
  
  As explained in our previous response, Ms. **** had a 90-day EPO purchase price of $1,005.00 before tax, which expired on October 6, 2023. Ms. **** had met a total rent amount of $546.40 before tax, as October 6, 2023. According to our records, there was no attempt made by Ms. **** to meet the required first EPO total before it expired on October 6, 2023, so her lease is continuing for the agreed-upon terms. Ms. **** was informed in two separate emails, and an outbound phone call on August 23, 2023, where she was advised when her 90-day EPO expires, as well as the amount required to purchase the Property for the first EPO. Additionally, Ms. **** was also provided a link to Acima’s customer portal, located at customer.acima.com, where she could log in to view a copy of the Agreement at any time, view the status of her lease, and make payments. As such, we maintain that Acima did our due diligence to ensure Ms. **** was aware the Agreement was, in fact, a leasing agreement with several purchase options. It is the responsibility of the customer to act upon options offered within the Agreement. 
   
  Ms. ****’s lease is open and delinquent 49 days, with a past due balance of $382.30 before tax. Ms. **** may also continue her regular rent renewal payments and obtain ownership after the completion of all rent renewal payments. Alternatively, although the 90-day EPO expired, Ms. **** still has the second EPO which is available to Ms. **** and will have until the end of the lease term.  
  
  We hope this explanation clarifies the payoff terms of Ms. ****’s Agreement and her responsibilities thereunder. If Ms. **** has any questions or wishes to explore purchase, or termination options that are available to her, we encourage her to contact our recovery department at ###-###-####.  

  Customer Answer

  Date: 01/07/2024

  
  
  Complaint: ********
  
  
  
  I am rejecting this response because:this is not true. I have never missed a payment on this account. Acima is refusing to acknowledge how much money they have taken in automatic bank drafts and I feel forced to take legal action as now they are stating it is 49 days past due when the last payment was taken out last week. I don’t understand why or where this inaccurate information is reporting from; however I have provided copies of bank statements showing the withdrawal amounts as well as Emails from Acima showing their erroneous accounts of payments made. At this point I do not forsee us coming to a resolution without legal intervention and I will also report this to the FCRA.
  
  
  
  Sincerely,
  
  
  
  ***** ****

  

  Business Response

  Date: 01/08/2024

  We confirm receipt of Ms. ****’s 2nd rejection of our response through the BBB. We investigated her rejection and prepared the following response.   
  
  We confirm we have received 11 regular renewal payments from Ms. ****: however, we note that 3 of the recent payments have been charged back, due to this, as of today's writing, her lease is 52 days past due. We will send a statement of payments separately to the email address given on her lease, to assist Ms. ****’s comprehension of the payments received. 
  
  As stated in previous responses, according to our records, there was no attempt made by Ms. **** to meet the required 90-day Early Purchase Option before it expired on October 6, 2023. Her lease continued for the agreed-upon terms, which, as stated in our first response, 26 biweekly rental “Renewal Payments of $79.40, plus tax of $6.55, totaling $85.95, and (2) Optional Liability Damage Waiver payment of $7.94, plus tax of $0.66, totaling $8.60.” We direct her attention to her statement of payments to see a breakdown of each payment amount. 
  
  If Ms. **** desires to proceed with legal action, we ask that she provide us with her legal counsel’s contact information [email protected] and we will direct all future communication to them. Ms. **** may contact us by phone at ###-###-####. 

• Initial Complaint

  Date:12/28/2023

  Type:Order Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I am not liable for this debt with ACIMA DIGITAL FKA SIMP I have no knowledge of this account. I also was not able to even locate them in your system. ACIMA DIGITAL FKA SIMP did not provide me with the contract as requested I have not contract with ACIMA DIGITAL FKA SIMP.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 01/02/2024

  Acima (hereinafter we, us, our) received the complaint filed by *********************************** through the Better Business Bureau on December 26, 2023. We investigated his complaint and prepared the following response.  
  
  Pursuant to our records, on June 19, 2022, ************************ entered an independent third-party retailer Badcock (the Retailer) located in ***************, *******. While with the Retailer, he applied and was approved for our leasing services. On that same date, ************************ selected the property described as a QUEEN SIZE **** (the Property). Acima purchased the Property, and ************************ electronically entered into a rental-purchase agreement (the Agreement) wherein he agreed to rent the Property from Acima. Pursuant to the Agreement, to obtain ownership of the Property ************************ was required to make 26 bi-weekly rent renewal payments of $73.42, plus an initial rent payment of $50.00, for a total of ******** (the Total Cost). Alternatively, he could execute any other early purchase or termination option outlined within the Agreement.    
  
  ************************ alleges, [we] did not provide [him] with the contract as requested. We reviewed our records and confirmed ************************ has not previously requested a copy of the Agreement. We confirm ************************ was provided a full copy of the Agreement when he entered the lease. ************************ may also view a copy of his Agreement at any time by logging into the Acima customer portal located at ******************************************************************;
  
  ************************ claims he is not liable for this debt and that he does not have a contract with Acima. If ************************ believes his identity was used to fraudulently create this lease, we request he file a police report and provide us with a full and complete copy of the same at ******************************* Upon receipt of the requested documentation, we will further investigate his allegation. If it is determined that this lease is in fact fraudulent, we will terminate this lease and remove all reporting of it from the credit bureau.  
  With the absence of proof of fraudulent activity, we will not terminate the lease nor remove reporting.  Please note that Experian is the only national credit bureau to which Acima reports to. 
  
  As we are awaiting additional documentation, we consider this complaint closed. If ************************ has any additional questions regarding this response, he may contact our recovery department at **************. If he obtains the requested supporting documentation, he may provide this information to our fraud department at ******************************* 
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:12/28/2023

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Im not liable for this debt with ACIMA DIGITAL FKA SIMP and I do not have contract with this agency reporting on my credit report never signed a contract or a physical agreement and never provide me with a contract that I requested

  

  Business Response

  Date: 12/29/2023

  Acima (hereinafter we, us, our) received the complaint filed by ************************************* through the Better Business Bureau on December 28, 2023. The identifying information provided by ********************** does not sufficiently match any leases in our system. Please note, this does not mean there is no lease potentially belonging to **********************. As ********************** is asking for the removal of our reporting, we request he either provide evidence of the reporting, or further identifying information utilized in his application for our services. ********************** may either provide this via the Better Business Bureau complaint portal or reach out to us directly at ********************************************************* so we may assist him further. ********************** may either contact us at the email address listed above, or by phone at ************ with any questions.  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:12/28/2023

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  The author is expressing their frustration with Acima representatives regarding their account ownership and their lack of transparency and open communication. They have requested crucial documentation, including a copy of the contract, signature, driver's license, and social security information, but Acima has not provided accurate information. The author requests that Acima provide the necessary proof to substantiate their claim of sole responsibility for the debt. They believe there is a lack of transparency and cooperative communication, which are necessary for resolving the situation. If Acima has the necessary documents, the author requests them to provide them immediately for a fair and efficient determination. If intimidation methods are not available, the author demands the immediate removal of the tradeline and halting intimidation methods. They appreciate the patience and cooperation in resolving the situation as soon as possible.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 12/29/2023

  Acima (hereinafter we, us, our) received the complaint filed by *************************** through the Better Business Bureau on December 28, 2023. The identifying information provided by ************** does not sufficiently match any leases in our system. Please note, this does not mean there is no lease potentially belonging to **************. As ************** is asking for verification of the debt in question and the removal of our reporting, we request she either provide evidence of the reporting, or further identifying information utilized in her application for our services. ************** may either provide this via the Better Business Bureau complaint portal or reach out to us directly at ********************************************************* so we may assist her further. ************** may either contact us at the email address listed above, or by phone at ************ with any questions.   
  

  Customer Answer

  Date: 01/02/2024

   
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ***********************

• Initial Complaint

  Date:12/26/2023

  Type:Customer Service Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I am not liable for this debt with ACIMA DIGITAL FKA SIMP. I have tried explaining multiple times to Acima that I did not receive service. The owner of the company got sick, he kept postponing the service. Eventually he left the company, I went there to explain i no longer needed the service and was advised ************ would be terminated. After countless calls, i was unable to get the proper documentation showing that the service was cancelled. i also requested the original document of service and was not provided that either. The original company i was supposed to get the service from is no longer open.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 12/28/2023

  Acima (hereinafter we, us, our) received the complaint filed by ****************** ******* through the Better Business Bureau on December 26, 2023. We investigated this complaint and prepared the following response.
  
  ****************** claims she did not receive the property which is the subject matter of her rental-purchase agreement (the Agreement) with Acima. Pursuant to our records, on January 02, 2021, ****************** entered an independent third-party retailer Discount Tire Store (the Retailer) located in *****, *******. While with the Retailer, she applied and was approved for our leasing services. On that same date, she selected property described as TIRES (the Property). Acima purchased the Property, and ****************** electronically entered into a rental-purchase agreement (the Agreement) wherein she agreed to rent the Property from Acima. Pursuant to the Agreement, to obtain ownership of the Property ****************** was required to make 26 biweekly lease renewal payments of $129.69 before tax, plus an initial rent payment of $50.00 before tax, for a total of $3,421.88 (the Total of Payments) before tax. Alternatively, she could execute any other early purchase or termination option outlined within the Agreement. As of todays writing, ****************** has paid $179.69 in rent payments before tax. Her lease is ***** days delinquent and has a past-due balance of $3,482.19 before tax, which includes $3,242.19 in past-due rent and $240.00 in accrued fees.
  
  ****************** alleges that After countless calls, [she] was unable to get the proper documentation showing that the service was cancelled. Acima confirms that we spoke on several occasions with ****************** who alleges that she did not receive the Property. However, upon investigation Acima spoke with the Retailer on March 1, 2022, who confirmed ****************** did take possession of the Property. As there is contradictory information, we encourage ****************** to contact us at ************ so we can arrange a conference call between Acima, the Retailer, and her in order to reach a resolution to this matter.
  
  ****************** listed her desired resolution as this item be removed from [her] report. We will not ***** this request. We confirm our reporting is authorized under the Agreement and Acima is obligated to report correct and accurate information.
  
  If ****************** has any questions or concerns specific to her lease or would like to assistance in reaching a resolution, she may contact our customer service department at **************. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 12/28/2023

   
  Complaint: 21059073
  
  I am rejecting this response because I did not receive any tires from the company. I called and explained that several times. I had the same tires on the vehicle until one got a nail in it and I replaced it at a tire shop by my job. I didnt apply for anything, the person offering the service applied online, he already had my information due to an in-house financing program they offered. He explained the payment made was for a downpayment. The tires for my car would not have cost $3200, the establishment was mechanic service that only offered used tires. 
  
  Sincerely,
  
  Essence *******

  

  Business Response

  Date: 12/29/2023

  As indicated in our prior response, Acima reached out directly to the retailer on March 1, 2022, who confirmed that ****************** did, in fact, receive the Property, namely TIRES as described in the Agreement. We encourage ****************** to reach out to Acima directly at ************ so we may arrange a three-way call between herself and the retailer, to resolve this matter.  

  Customer Answer

  Date: 01/02/2024

   
  Complaint: 21059073
  
  The company is closed, Im not sure how a two way can be attempted. However, I will call the number provided. 
  
  Sincerely,
  
  Essence *******

  

  Business Response

  Date: 01/09/2024

  Acima confirms receipt of Ms. ******** second rejection. We will reach out to her directly to resolve this matter.