Debt collection -- Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly -- Complaint #7310701
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 7310701
Company: Encore Capital Group INC.
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: I do not know
Issue: Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly
Sub-Issue: Talked to a third-party about your debt
State: Illinois
ZIP Code: 60419
Date Received: 2023-07-26T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-07-26T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Midland contacted a third party regarding an account that they claim belongs to me. The other party contacted me and gave me the phone number to whom they had been contacted by. When I called the number a representative of Midland answered claiming I owed a debt to them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #7310701 about?
Complaint #7310701 was filed against Encore Capital Group INC. regarding Debt collection specifically about Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly. It was received by the CFPB on 2023-07-26T12:00:00-05:00.
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.