Debt collection -- Attempts to collect debt not owed -- Complaint #7018371

Complaint Overview

Complaint ID: 7018371

Company: Encore Capital Group INC.

Product: Debt collection

Sub-Product: Credit card debt

Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed

Sub-Issue: Debt is not yours

State: North Carolina

ZIP Code: 27610

Date Received: 2023-05-23T12:00:00-05:00

Date Sent to Company: 2023-05-23T12:00:00-05:00

Company Response: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A

Submitted Via: Web

Consumer Narrative

I am writing to file a formal complaint against Midland Credit Management for multiple violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). Despite my attempts to address the issue directly with the agency, the following violations have remained unresolved : 1. Unauthorized Debt Acquisition : Midland Credit Management acquired a debt from the original creditor, XXXX XXXX, without obtaining my explicit consent. As per the FDCPA, it is illegal for a collection agency to acquire and pursue debts without the debtor 's consent. XXXX. Failure to Provide Verification of Debt : On XX/XX/2023, I sent a written request to Midland Credit Management, requesting verification of the alleged debt they were pursuing against me. However, the agency failed to provide any valid documentation or evidence supporting the existence and accuracy of the debt, as required by the FDCPA. XXXX. Ignoring Cease and Desist Instruction : In my previous correspondence with Midland Credit Management, I explicitly instructed them to cease all communication with me regarding the alleged debt until proper verification was provided. Despite this instruction, the agency continued to engage in collection efforts, disregarding my rights under the FDCPA. These ongoing violations have caused significant distress and have infringed upon my rights as a consumer. In light of these circumstances, I am seeking the following actions : XXXX. Investigation : I request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) conduct a thorough investigation into the actions of XXXX XXXX XXXX to determine the extent of their violations and hold them accountable for their non-compliance with the FDCPA. XXXX. Cease Collection Efforts : I demand that Midland Credit Management immediately cease all collection activities related to the alleged debt until they provide valid verification as required by the FDCPA. XXXX. Remedial Measures : I urge the CFPB to take appropriate measures to ensure that Midland Credit Management rectifies its violations, including but not limited to imposing penalties and sanctions as permitted by the FDCPA. Enclosed with this complaint, you will find copies of all relevant correspondence, including the written request for debt verification and the documented disregard of the cease-and-desist instruction. These documents serve as evidence to support my complaint. I appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to protecting consumer rights. I trust that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will take swift and decisive action to address these violations and provide me with a resolution.

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