Debt collection -- Attempts to collect debt not owed -- Complaint #7383835

Complaint Overview

Complaint ID: 7383835

Company: Encore Capital Group INC.

Product: Debt collection

Sub-Product: Other debt

Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed

Sub-Issue: Debt was result of identity theft

State: New Jersey

ZIP Code: 08638

Date Received: 2023-08-10T12:00:00-05:00

Date Sent to Company: 2023-08-10T12:00:00-05:00

Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A

Submitted Via: Web

Consumer Narrative

Hello, my name is XXXX XXXX also on the paper I received my first and last name is spelled correctly wrong but the SSN is correct there was something opened in my name when i was only XXXX XXXX XXXX i can provide my license just to prove my birth date the amount they are trying to garnish from my check is {$2500.00} i am going to attach the letter I received in the mail and also I was told it was from a gas and light company here 's some of the information Open date - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX Judgement in XXXX.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Complaint #7383835 about?

Complaint #7383835 was filed against Encore Capital Group INC. regarding Debt collection specifically about Attempts to collect debt not owed. It was received by the CFPB on 2023-08-10T12:00:00-05:00.

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.

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