Debt collection -- Attempts to collect debt not owed -- Complaint #5978382
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5978382
Company: Erc
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-Issue: Debt is not yours
State: Georgia
ZIP Code: 30815
Date Received: 2022-09-13T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-09-13T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
XXXX XX/XX/2022, I received a letter from ERC stating that I owe XXXX XXXX XXXX {$170.00}. I called on XXXXXXXX XXXX @ approx. XXXX and spoke with XXXX XXXX ( name given to me ) and clearly stated that I have never has XXXX XXXX XXXX. I informed her that I have never lived at the address in question and that wasn't my the SSN. Additionally, she stated that I would NOT get anymore notices. Well today, XXXX XX/XX/2022, I received another notice stating that I owe {$200.00}. I called and spoke with XXXX XXXX ( I think he said XXXX ) @ XXXX and he gave the same address and last four of the SSN, which I have never lived at the address in question and the SSN was incorrect, not belonging to me. How can I stop ERC from sending me this info? I have proven on two occasions that the bill does not belong to me. As I mentioned to both representatives, I have a common name and i assume that someone in the company looked in the phone bill and found a that name under XXXX, Ga, which there are about three of us with the same names but different SSN. Thanks, XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5978382 about?
Complaint #5978382 was filed against Erc regarding Debt collection specifically about Attempts to collect debt not owed. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-09-13T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Erc respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with explanation". The response was timely.
What is the risk level of this complaint?
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How do I file a similar complaint?
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Can I see other complaints against Erc?
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Disclaimer
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