Debt collection -- Attempts to collect debt not owed -- Complaint #5003676
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5003676
Company: Encore Capital Group INC.
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-Issue: Debt is not yours
State: Georgia
ZIP Code: XXXXX
Date Received: 2021-12-13T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-12-13T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Dear Rep, I made a complaint to the CFPB last year. You can look at my previous complaint or see Case # : XXXX. My complaint revolves around a Judgement that Midland fraudulently obtained using False Affidavits. I have written Midland XXXX attorneys - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX personally and through my attorney to throw out the judgement based on their Consent Agreement with the CFBP. I don't want to go through the details of the 63 page consent order but MidlandXXXX used false affidavits See Paragraph XXXX of Consent Order below and Did not have original account level documentation See Paragraph XXXX. Also See Paragraph XXXX For the Dispute Affidavit Lawsuit Debt that has yet to be collected, expected to total more than {$120.00}, ooo, ooo, Encore must within 90 days of the Effective Date : a. Withdraw, dismiss, or terminate all pending Dispute Affidavit Lawsuits ; b. Release or move to vacate all judgments obtained during the Relevant Period regarding Dispute Affidavit Lawsuits ; c. Cease post-judgment enforcement activities and cease accepting settlement payments related to any Dispute Affidavit Lawsuits ; and d. Request that the Consumer reporting agencies amend, delete, or suppress information regarding any Dispute Affidavit Lawsuits, and associated judgments, as applicable. See 2 Consent Orders Below : https : //files.consumerfinance.gov/f/201509_cfpb_consent-order-encore-capital-group.pdf https : //www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/newsroom/consumer-financial-protection-bureau-settles-lawsuit-debt-collectors-and-debt-buyers-encore-capital-group-midland-funding-midland-credit-management-and-asset-acceptance-capital-corp/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5003676 about?
Complaint #5003676 was filed against Encore Capital Group INC. regarding Debt collection specifically about Attempts to collect debt not owed. It was received by the CFPB on 2021-12-13T12:00:00-05:00.
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?
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.