Debt collection -- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action -- Complaint #7099458
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 7099458
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: Threatened to sue you for very old debt
State: Pennsylvania
ZIP Code: 17036
Date Received: 2023-06-10T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-06-10T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I called Midland Credit Management and spoke with someone on XX/XX/2023 about I never gave anybody permission to purchase my debt this is illegal, as Im trying to explain to the representative that I was a victim of identity theft the customer service representative hung up on me, just on XX/XX/2023 I get this certified letter from them about they will sue me if I dont pay it
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #7099458 about?
Complaint #7099458 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 2023-06-10T12:00:00-05:00.
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.