Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem -- Complaint #10052931
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 10052931
Company: Encore Capital Group INC.
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-Issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
State: California
ZIP Code: 92544
Date Received: 2024-09-07T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-09-07T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I am writing to formally dispute inaccurate information that you have reported on my credit report. The entry in question is as follows : Account Number : unknown Reported Amount : {$610.00} & {$610.00} Nature of Dispute : I believe the information is incorrect and unverified. ] Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically Section 1681s-2 ( b ), furnishers of information are required to ensure that the information they provide is accurate and verifiable. Furthermore, Section 1681i of the FCRA mandates that upon receiving a dispute from a consumer, the credit reporting agency must conduct a reasonable investigation to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information reported. I request that you investigate this matter thoroughly and provide me with a written response detailing the results of your investigation. If you are unable to verify the accuracy of this information, I expect it to be promptly corrected or removed from my credit report. Additionally, I request that you notify all three major credit bureaus ( XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX ) of these corrections. Please be advised that if this matter is not resolved to my satisfaction within [ 30 ] days, I will consider all available legal remedies, including but not limited to seeking litigation for violations of the FCRA and any other applicable consumer protection laws. I would prefer to resolve this matter amicably and without the need for legal action, but I am prepared to take all necessary steps to ensure that my rights are protected.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #10052931 about?
Complaint #10052931 was filed against Encore Capital Group INC. regarding Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports specifically about Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem. It was received by the CFPB on 2024-09-07T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Encore Capital Group INC. respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with explanation". The response was timely.
What is the risk level of this complaint?
See the risk assessment section for details on this complaint's risk profile.
How do I file a similar complaint?
You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. Select the appropriate product category (Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Encore Capital Group INC.?
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Disclaimer
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