Debt collection -- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action -- Complaint #5617477
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5617477
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: Threatened to sue you for very old debt
State: Alabama
ZIP Code: XXXXX
Date Received: 2022-05-31T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-05-31T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I received a letter from midland credit management threaten to sue me over an alleged debt and I don't have a contract with them and I have never did business with this company at all. I have disputed this debt with the credit bureaus and it came back verified I have since then contacted the company and haven't received a response. Where are the documents that your company used to verify that they are reporting the account accurately? What is the name of the person in their company who verified the accuracy of this account? What documents did they use to verify them? Please provide me with the name of that individual, their company title, and telephone number as well as copies of the documents that they used to verify that this disputed item are being reported accurately. Please be further advised, I dispute the validity of the alleged debt in its entirety. Further I request verification of the alleged debt, including, the name and address of the original creditor, along with a copy of a signed contract with the creditor. You are illegally reporting alleged debt and money that I do not owe. As per the law, cease and desist all collection activity, including credit reporting. This agency is in violation of 15 U.S.C. 1692G. They were to notify me of this in writing 5 days prior, I was not. As the original creditor, only I can validate this Debt. I do not validate this debt. Therefore, the following account must be deleted from my report. I do not consent to e-Oscar or any means of automated verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5617477 about?
Complaint #5617477 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 2022-05-31T12:00:00-05:00.
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.