Debt collection -- Attempts to collect debt not owed -- Complaint #6278710
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6278710
Company: Encore Capital Group INC.
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-Issue: Debt is not yours
State: Indiana
ZIP Code: 464XX
Date Received: 2022-12-04T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-12-04T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I declare under penalty of perjury ( under the laws of the United States, if executed outside of the United States ) that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Further, I certify that I am permitted by FEDERAL and STATE LAW to file this dispute. I also understand that knowing and willful misstatements or omissions of material facts constitutes a FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATION punishable under 18 U.S.C. 1001. Additionally, these misstatements are punishable as perjury under 18 U.S.C. 1621. This collection found within my credit report are not related to any transaction that I made. I am alleging that a person or company -without my authorization-used my personal identifying information to apply for goods, services, or money, and, was successful in creating some accounts. All is being investigated by the FTC.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6278710 about?
Complaint #6278710 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 2022-12-04T12:00:00-05:00.
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.