Debt collection -- False statements or representation -- Complaint #7149780
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 7149780
Company: Encore Capital Group INC.
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: Credit card debt
Issue: False statements or representation
Sub-Issue: Told you not to respond to a lawsuit they filed against you
State: Tennessee
ZIP Code: 37067
Date Received: 2023-06-21T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-06-21T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
In mid-to-late XXXX I received a letter ( see attached ) in the mail from Midland Credit Management stating that I owed {$4200.00}. I was surprised to receive this letter because I had recently thoroughly reviewed my credit report and did not see their outstanding claim. At first, I didn't believe it because my credit score is XXXX. Shortly after receiving this letter I received a summons ( see attached ) to appear in court ( XX/XX/XXXX ) related to this matter. Shortly after receiving the summons I contacted Midland Funding Management to " Resolve Your Legal Collections Account '', and to " avoid any further legal action '' ( see attached letter ). These 2 statements are printed boldly on the attached correspondence. I am a nurse at XXXX XXXX XXXX and Human Resources monitors these things so that I thought it best just to put it behind me. I went online XX/XX/XXXX at www.midlandcredit.com to set up a payment plan ( see attached ). The first payment was made XX/XX/XXXX. After entering into the agreement and making a payment I received nothing in writing. I called an account manager at Midland Credit 2 weeks ago concerning the issue of no documentation regarding our settlement. He said that a letter was being sent out that day. I have not received any correspondence in the mail or e-mail as of XX/XX/XXXX, with my court date looming in just a few days. He also said that Midland credit was not going to withdraw it's lawsuit and that they would still press for a judgment. I asked him how I had gained anything at all if they were going to continue to pursue legal action. He said that they would hold off on wage garnishment and additional legal action. My complaint is that Midland Funding uses deceptive credit collection techniques to collect the debt. There is no doubt that any reasonable person would think that they are putting a legal matter behind them by entering into a settlement agreement with them. And furthermore, they knowingly delay getting you any correspondence ( mail or e-mail ) in writing before your court date so that they can lull you into thinking that your legal matter has been settled. And then when you don't show up to your court date they can get their judgment uncontested.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #7149780 about?
Complaint #7149780 was filed against Encore Capital Group INC. regarding Debt collection specifically about False statements or representation. It was received by the CFPB on 2023-06-21T12:00:00-05:00.
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.?
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Disclaimer
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