Debt collection -- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action -- Complaint #11338461
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 11338461
Company: Encore Capital Group INC.
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: I do not know
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Sub-Issue: Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
State: Illinois
ZIP Code: 60459
Date Received: 2024-12-18T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-12-31T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
My information was compromised in a data breach and according to 15 USC code 1692B acquisition of location information was not provided and I am asking for this collection to be removed off of my credit report immediately
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #11338461 about?
Complaint #11338461 was filed against Encore Capital Group INC. regarding Debt collection specifically about Took or threatened to take negative or legal action. It was received by the CFPB on 2024-12-18T12:00:00-05:00.
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 (Debt collection) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Encore Capital Group INC.?
Yes, visit the Encore Capital Group INC. company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/encore-capital-group-inc to see all complaints, risk scores, and analysis.
Disclaimer
This analysis is AI-generated based on publicly available CFPB complaint data. It does not constitute financial or legal advice.