Debt collection -- False statements or representation -- Complaint #15626978
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 15626978
Company: Encore Capital Group INC.
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: I do not know
Issue: False statements or representation
Sub-Issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount
State: Texas
ZIP Code: 75460
Date Received: 2025-08-30T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2025-08-30T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
DEBT VALIDATION LETTER Date : XX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TxXXXX Dear MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT INC This letter is being sent to you in response to a listing on my Credit Report. Be advised this is not a refusal to pay, but a notice sent pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 USC 1692g stating your claim is disputed and validation is requested. This is NOT a request for verification or proof of my mailing address, but a request for VALIDATION made pursuant to the above-named Title and Section. I respectfully request your offices provide me with competent evidence that I have any legal obligation to pay you. At this time, I will also inform you that if your offices have reported invalidated information to any of the XXXX major credit bureaus ( Equifax, Experian or TransUnion ) this action may constitute fraud under both Federal and State Laws. Due to this fact, if any negative mark is found on any of my credit reports by your company or the company that you represent, I will not hesitate in bringing legal action against you and your client for the following : Violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and Defamation of Character. If your offices are able to provide the proper documentation as requested in the following Declaration, I will require at least 30 days to investigate this information, during which time all collection activity must cease and desist. Also, during this validation period, if any action is taken which could be considered detrimental to any of my credit reports, I will consult with my legal counsel for suit. This includes any listing of any information to a credit reporting repository that could be inaccurate or invalidated. If your office fails to respond to this validation request within XXXX XXXX from the date of your receipt, all references to this account must be deleted and completely removed from my credit file and a copy of such deletion request shall be sent to me immediately. Sincerely, XXXX XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #15626978 about?
Complaint #15626978 was filed against Encore Capital Group INC. regarding Debt collection specifically about False statements or representation. It was received by the CFPB on 2025-08-30T12:00:00-05:00.
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?
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Can I see other complaints against Encore Capital Group INC.?
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Disclaimer
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