Debt collection -- Attempts to collect debt not owed -- Complaint #5026981
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5026981
Company: Encore Capital Group INC.
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-Issue: Debt was paid
State: New Jersey
ZIP Code: 082XX
Date Received: 2021-12-20T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-12-20T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
This company did not have permissible purpose to furnish anything on my consumer report. I did not give this company my written instructions to furnish anything on my consumer report. Furthermore, I did not engage in any consumer credit transaction with this company therefore they should not have any of my information. They have infringed upon a consumers right to privacy by obtaining my information without my consent. Moreover, the account is with XXXX XXXX XXXX, which contains a finance charge and a finance charge is the sum of all charges, thus this account was paid in full when the company obtained my credit card ( social security number ). Under federal law, a creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose. This account shall not contain a balance nor should it be listed as a collection/charge-off account.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5026981 about?
Complaint #5026981 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 2021-12-20T12:00:00-05:00.
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.