Debt collection -- Attempts to collect debt not owed -- Complaint #5695590
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5695590
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: Florida
ZIP Code: 33150
Date Received: 2022-06-21T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-06-21T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Midland Credit Managem {$1000.00} Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. 1681g I have the right to demand that you disclose to me all of the documents that you have recorded and retained in your file at the time of this request concerning the account that you are reporting in my credit report. I would like copies of the documents that you have in your files that were used to verify this account, and not simply receive a response indicating that it was verified. If you do not have any documentation in your files to verify the accuracy of this disputed account, please delete them immediately as required under Section 611 ( a ) ( 5 ) ( A ) ( i ). By publishing this inaccurate and unverified item on my credit report and distributing it to third parties, you are damaging my reputation and credit worthiness. Under the FCRA 15 U.S.C. 1681i, all unverified accounts must be promptly deleted. Therefore, if you are unable to provide me with a copy of the verifiable proof that you have on file for the account listed below within 30 days of receipt of this letter, you must remove this account from my credit report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5695590 about?
Complaint #5695590 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 2022-06-21T12:00:00-05:00.
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.?
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Disclaimer
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