Debt collection -- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action -- Complaint #4773081
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 4773081
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: Texas
ZIP Code: 76262
Date Received: 2021-10-01T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-10-01T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I am being sued by a collections company ( Midland Credit Management ) for a debt that they purchased, when asked them to validate debt, they sent copies of a statement from original credit card. No actual proof of me owing them the debt.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #4773081 about?
Complaint #4773081 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 2021-10-01T12:00:00-05:00.
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.?
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.