Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #10480961
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 10480961
Company: Encore Capital Group INC.
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-Issue: Reporting company used your report improperly
State: Maryland
ZIP Code: XXXXX
Date Received: 2024-10-16T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-10-16T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
VALIDATION AND CEASE AND DESIST Collection agency : Midland Credit Management Address : Account number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX Dear Midland Credit, I recently reviewed my credit report and noticed a collection on my credit report. I am writing to verify that you have contacted the correct individual and to request that you provide documentation confirming this. Please supply me with a copy of any contract or agreement signed with your company or the original creditor. In accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), I request the following information : 1. The name and address of the original creditor and the current creditor. 2. Verification of the debt amount you are seeking to collect, including evidence that a contract exists creating the amount you claim is owed. 3. Documentation of all assignments showing the transfer of the debt from the original creditor to the current creditor. 4. Proof that the original creditor securitized the debt. 5. Documentation showing the assignments of the debt from the original creditor to the secured trust and then back to the original creditor. Please cease and desist from collecting on this debt until you have provided validation of the debt. Additionally, I request that you do not access my credit report or report anything to my credit bureaus. I dispute the validity of this debt amount, and this dispute should be reflected on my credit report if you have already reported this debt. Permissible Purpose Please state your permissible purpose for accessing my credit information. I dispute your right to do so. Notification to Other Collectors I dispute that I owe this debt to you. Should you transfer this debt to another collector, please inform them of my dispute regarding the validity of this debt. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #10480961 about?
Complaint #10480961 was filed against Encore Capital Group INC. regarding Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports specifically about Improper use of your report. It was received by the CFPB on 2024-10-16T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Encore Capital Group INC. respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with non-monetary relief". 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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