Debt collection -- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action -- Complaint #4343095
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 4343095
Company: Encore Capital Group INC.
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: Credit card debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Sub-Issue: Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit
State: California
ZIP Code: 95624
Date Received: 2021-05-01T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-05-01T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I had a XXXX credit card back in XXXX with balance of {$10000.00}. At that time I was going through financial difficulties loosing my properties, and employment. I was making minimum payments and called XXXX to negotiate to reduce my minimum payments until I could get back on my feet and able to pay more. Instead of that XXXX closed my card and increased my minimum payment and the burden was too great. I stop paying the card. Last payment I made on XX/XX/XXXX, and the credit report says debt " charged off ''. A few months later I got notice from Midland Funding LLC that I owed them about {$12000.00}. According to credit report It was placed for collection on XX/XX/XXXX and was removed in XXXX. I did not received from court or Midland Funding any court proceeding after lawsuit was filed in XXXX. Didn't receive notice of hearing or copy of judgment or any copy of default judgment from court or Midland at all. Also I never received notice of motion to renew judgment or copy of renewed judgment from court or Midland Funding. I live at same address and would not miss any court notice and hearing. I did check credit report every year and it was no public record or any judgment. XX/XX/XXXX I received notice of wage garnishment from XXXX, XXXX for {$22000.00} that took effect on XX/XX/XXXX 25 % of my wages and it is causing great hardship on my family and finances. I believe it is time-barred debt XXXX more than 10 years ) that I was sued for without my knowledge. I received no copies from court or Midland of said judgment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #4343095 about?
Complaint #4343095 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 2021-05-01T12:00:00-05:00.
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.?
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Disclaimer
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