Debt collection -- Attempts to collect debt not owed -- Complaint #7587896
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 7587896
Company: Encore Capital Group INC.
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-Issue: Debt is not yours
State: California
ZIP Code: 93536
Date Received: 2023-09-21T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-09-21T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
The company, MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT, purchased a debt from another company and I had no involvement with the transaction according to 15 USC 3002 I am an natural person which means my name in all caps is not me. My name is XXXX XXXX. 15 USC 1692 ( a ) ( 1 ) the term " Bureau* means the bureau of consumer financial protection . XXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX are assumed to be credit bureaus and their is only one bureau and that is the consumer financial protection bureau. On XX/XX/1933, congress enacted hjr-192 to suspend the gold standard and to abrogate the gold clause. This resolution declared that " Whereas the holding or dealing in gold affect the public interest, and are therefore subject to proper regulation and restriction ; and whereas the existing emergency has disclosed that provisions of obligations which purport to give the obligee a right to require payment in gold or a particular kind of coin or currency... Are inconsistent with the declared policy of congress... In the payment of debts. This resolution declared that any obligation requiring " Payment in gold or a particular kind of coin or currency, or in an amount in money policy ; and ... Every obligation heretofore or hereafter incurred, shall be discharged upon payment, dollar for dollar, in any coin or currency which at the time of payment is legal tender for public and private debts. 15 USC 1681 ( 3 ) ( e ) ( elthe term 'investigative consumer report means a consumer report or portion thereof in which information on a consumer 's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living is obtained through personal interviews with neighbors, friends, or associates of the consumer reported on or with others with whom he is acquainted or who may have knowledge concerning any such items of information. Payment is legal tender for public and private debts. 15 USC 1681 c2a
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #7587896 about?
Complaint #7587896 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 2023-09-21T12:00:00-05:00.
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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