Debt collection -- Attempts to collect debt not owed -- Complaint #4912869
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 4912869
Company: Erc
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-Issue: Debt is not yours
State: Texas
ZIP Code: XXXXX
Date Received: 2021-11-15T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-11-15T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
THE COMPANY, ENHANCED RECOVERY COMPANY LLC PURCHASED A DEBT FROM ANOTHER COMPANY AND I HAD NO INVOLVEMENT WITH THE TRANSACTION. ACCORDING TO 15 USC 3002 I AM A NATURAL PERSON WHICH MEANS MY NAME IN ALL CAPS IS NOT ME. MY NAME IS XXXX XXXX. 15 USC 1692 ( A ) ( 1 ) The term " Bureau '' means the Bureau of consumer Financial Protection. XXXX, XXXX, XXXX and XXXX are assumed to be credit bureaus and there is only one Bureau and that is the Consumer Financial protection Bureau. On XX/XX/1933, congress enacted HJR-192 to suspend the gold standard and to abrogate the gold clause. This resolution declared that " whereas '' the holding or dealing in gold affect the public interest, and are therefore subject to proper regulation and restriction ; and whereas the existing emergency has disclosed that provisions of obligations which purport to give the obligee a right to require payment in gold or a particular kind of coin or currency are inconsistent with the declared policy of congress in the payment of debts. This resolution declared that any obligation requiring " payment in gold or a particular kind of coin or currency, or in an amount in money policy ; and every obligation heretofore or hereafter incurred, shall be discharged upon payment, dollar for dollar in any coin or currency which at the time of payment is legal tender for public and private debts. 15 USC 1681 ( 3 ) ( e ). The term " investigative consumer report '' means a consumer report or portion thereof in which information on a consumer 's character, general reputation, personal characteristics or mode of living is obtained through personal interviews with neighbors, friends, or associates of the consumer reported on or with others with whom he is acquainted or who may have knowledge concerning any such information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #4912869 about?
Complaint #4912869 was filed against Erc regarding Debt collection specifically about Attempts to collect debt not owed. It was received by the CFPB on 2021-11-15T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Erc 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 Erc?
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Disclaimer
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