Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #6382632
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6382632
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: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
State: Maryland
ZIP Code: 21117
Date Received: 2022-12-31T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-12-31T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRY ON CONSUMER REPORT this company obtaining my XXXX consumer report on XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, and XX/XX/XXXX without my permission, or without a permissible purpose by law, they are also in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) codified at 15 U.S.C 1681b ( a ) 3 ( f ) ( I ). XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( S.D. XXXX. XXXX ) I have not given you permission to access my credit profile and you have no permissible purpose by law to contact third parties with my private or personal information. Your offenses amount to Aggravated Identity Theft pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1028A I have not initiated any transaction with Midland Credit MGMT. Furthermore, I do not have an account as defined under 15 U.S.C. 1693a ( 2 ) with Midland Credit MGMT.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6382632 about?
Complaint #6382632 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 2022-12-31T12:00:00-05:00.
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 (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.?
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Disclaimer
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