Debt collection -- Written notification about debt -- Complaint #6630883
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6630883
Company: Erc
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: Other debt
Issue: Written notification about debt
Sub-Issue: Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
State: Pennsylvania
ZIP Code: 19104
Date Received: 2023-02-28T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-02-28T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
On Friday the XXXX of XXXX, I checked my credit score on XXXX and saw that I had a collection against my name originating from XXXX that they had passed to the collecton agency ERC. I had been a XXXX XXXX up to XX/XX/2020. I was alarmed by this and called ERC immediately. At this point I had very little knowledge of collections or what they entailed. When I spoke to the ERC agent I stated that I had serious qualms with this bill. In particular, XXXX gave me a plan that was linked to strangers ' accounts without my knowledge. Second, XXXX created an erroneous security question ; they would ask me the name of my first pet but neither I nor my family has ever owned a pet. This incorrect security question prevented me from ever accessing my account, making paying the bill very difficult. Note due to covid, I was abroad with my family and therefore was unable to visit a store in order to get a new PIN or security question. Given the service, I canceled my account. I was given email notices in XX/XX/2020 that I had an outstanding bill and then received no more communication from XXXX from that point onwards. After I received these emails, I did try to pay in XX/XX/2020 but because of the security question, I could not access my account in order to pay it. Since I had no further communications from XXXX I presumed the account was closed and any further bills were voided. The ERC, who did not say I could dispute the debt, misleadingly said those were issues to take up with XXXX and were not relevant to ERC. But, of course, it is relevant to ERC because if I want fundamentally to dispute the fairness of the debt, I would have to do so with ERC. Thinking that I could go dispute the claim with XXXX, I paid off the debt as soon as possible, but did not think that paying it off would acknowledge it as fairly describing the situation as one in which I had failed to pay a XXXX bill. I now understand the debt prevents me from having it removed from my credit record.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6630883 about?
Complaint #6630883 was filed against Erc regarding Debt collection specifically about Written notification about debt. It was received by the CFPB on 2023-02-28T12:00:00-05:00.
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?
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 Erc?
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Disclaimer
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