Debt collection -- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action -- Complaint #6383172
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6383172
Company: Encore Capital Group INC.
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: Credit card debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Sub-Issue: Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit
State: Maryland
ZIP Code: 20904
Date Received: 2022-12-31T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-12-31T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I never recived any documentation from this debtor about legal actions being taken, debts being sold, or sold receivables being transferred to an affiliation of the parent company. I received a wage garnishment judgment that was addressed to a job I have worked at from XXXX - XXXX although my credit report said the debt was from XXXX. Also, the 2 debtors are the same company for different amounts and I have no idea who they are. I never received notice. I have a notice from the court that service was made in XXXX XXXX, MD to me on several occassions but on the dates listed I was at work in XXXX, MD. There is no account numbers listed in a correspondence I found through XXXX or listed in the complaints. Also, the debtor locations from the filings are in two states. One of the cases has a request to reissue a summons filed XX/XX/XXXX.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6383172 about?
Complaint #6383172 was filed against Encore Capital Group INC. regarding Debt collection specifically about Took or threatened to take negative or legal action. 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 non-monetary relief". 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.