Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #5922810
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5922810
Company: Encore Capital Group INC.
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-Issue: Reporting company used your report improperly
State: New Jersey
ZIP Code: 07083
Date Received: 2022-08-27T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-08-27T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, XXXX Account # XXXX, Midland Credit Management has volated my rights. Under 15 USC section 1681 section 602 states that I have the right to privacy. 15 USC Section 1681, section 604A, section 2, states that a Consumer Reporting Agency can not furnish an account without written instructiions. 15 USC Section 1666B states that a creitor may nog treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as latre for any purpose.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5922810 about?
Complaint #5922810 was filed against Encore Capital Group INC. regarding Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports specifically about Improper use of your report. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-08-27T12:00:00-05:00.
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 (Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports) 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
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