Date Received: 2020-12-08
Issue: Written notification about debt
Subissue: Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Consumer Complaint: I sent a validation letter to Enhanced Recovery Company ( ERC ) on XX/XX/2020 and mailed it certified. I tracked the letter and noticed they received it on XX/XX/2020. I called ERC on XX/XX/2020 since I had not yet received a response. It is my understanding that based on the Fair Credit Reporting Act, companies have 30 days to validate debts. Again, I did not receive a response or validation. While speaking to a representative from ERC, the representative confirmed receipt of my original letter. ERC claimed they sent a response. When asked if they could provide proof that ERC responded and validated the debt in a timely manner, they said they could not, and only offered to send another letter. They proceeded to send " another letter '', which was dated for XX/XX/2020. I am requesting removal of this negative remark on all three of my credit reports. This request is based on the Fair Credit Reporting Act, that says companies have 30 days to investigate disputes. It is my understanding that if you can not verify the information within the 30 day time frame, you must delete all of the disputed accounts from my report. REFERENCE # PROVIDED BY ERC : XXXX XXXX XXXX ORIGINAL CLIENT ACCOUNT # : XXXX
Company Response:
State: GA
Zip: 30083
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2020-12-08
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2020-12-08
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt was paid
Consumer Complaint: ERC was not the owner of this debt. I paid this debt in full with XXXX the owner of this account on XX/XX/XXXX. Confirmation number # XXXX. I was told by the resolution supervisor XXXX that the account was owned by XXXX and by paying the account in full the collection from ERC would be removed from my credit report as ERC is a 3rd party collection agency and NOT the owner of the account.
Company Response:
State: FL
Zip: 33025
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2020-12-08
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2020-12-08
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt was paid
Consumer Complaint: There was a collection account reported on my credit report on XX/XX/2020 for the amount of {$540.00} from XXXX XXXX XXXX. However the collection agency that the account was sent to was Enhanced Recovery CO L. According to the Cares Act I should have been notified of this account and also allowed an extension or grace period for this account. Also, this particular account was paid in XX/XX/2020 and therefore should not have been put on my credit report at all. I have lost my job due to the COVID pandemic and facing very hard times at this time and definitely do not have the funds to pay an additional {$540.00} for an account that is inaccurate.
Company Response:
State: TX
Zip: 77449
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2020-12-08
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2020-12-07
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Subissue: Information belongs to someone else
Consumer Complaint: On XXXX XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX ENHANCED RECOVERY COMPAN add a derogatory mark on my credit report per XX/XX/XXXX and XXXX. Upon further research, this account was transferred /sold and I am no longer responsible for it. Debtors creditors did not verify this collection. Also there was no written form of communication, contract or signature for this account debt at all.A bill without signature does not validate the debt and anybody can send a bill and say it is mine. According to the FCRA ENHANCED RECOVERY COMPAN has violated my rights as a consumer and I requesting legal action to remove this account immediately.
Company Response:
State: NY
Zip: 11235
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2020-12-07
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2020-12-07
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Subissue: Information belongs to someone else
Consumer Complaint: On XX/XX/2020, ENHANCED RECOVERY CO L add a derogatory mark on my credit report per XXXX and XXXX. Upon further research, this account was transferred /sold and I am no longer responsible for it. Debtors creditors did not verify this collection. Also there was no written form of communication, contract or signature for this account debt at all.A bill without signature does not validate the debt and anybody can send a bill and say it is mine. According to the FCRA ENHANCED RECOVERY CO L has violated my rights as a consumer and I requesting legal action to remove this account immediately.
Company Response:
State: NY
Zip: 11374
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2020-12-07
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2020-12-06
Issue: Written notification about debt
Subissue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Consumer Complaint: This letter is a formal compliant that you are reporting and incomplete credit information. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), you are required by federal law to verify, through the physical verification of the original signed consumer contract, any and all accounts that you post on a credit report. Otherwise anyone paying for your reporting services could fax, mail or email in a fraudulent account. I demand to see verifiable proof ( I.e. : an original consumer contract with my signature on it ) that you have on file I demand that the following accounts be verified or removed immediately failure on your behalf to provide a copy of any alleged contract or other instrument bearing my signature may result in a small claims action against your company. Therefore, either provide the requested information or cease your collection efforts and reporting of this account on my credit reports immediately. Additionally, please provide the name, address, and telephone number of each person who personally verified this alleged account, so that I can inquire about how they verified without providing any proof, bearing my signature. As per FTC opinion letter from Attorney XXXX XXXX XXXX, you should be aware that a printout of a bill or itemized document does not constitute verification. I am again formally requesting a copy of any documents, bearing my signature, showing that I have a legally binding contractual obligation to pay you the alleged amount
Company Response:
State: MN
Zip: 55412
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2020-12-06
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2020-12-05
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt is not yours
Consumer Complaint: On XX/XX/2020 Enhanced Recovery Company reported a false debt collection to XXXX in the amount of {$200.00}. The debt is fraudulent.
Company Response:
State: PA
Zip: 15216
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2020-12-05
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2020-12-05
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt was result of identity theft
Consumer Complaint: An account named ERC or Enhanced Recovery Co L has fraudulently reported a debt through what is listed as XXXX in the amount of {$440.00} to my credit report on XX/XX/2020. I have no prior acknowledgement of this account and received zero communication or information from ERC or XXXX prior to this debt collection landing on my credit report. I have been a victim of fraud and theft of my personal information including my social security number in the past. I know 100 percent this account is fraudulent. When requesting information regarding this account through ERC the employees became hostile and refused to provide any information to me as to the legitimacy of this account. I also have no documents of this account aside from it being listed on my credit report.
Company Response:
State: WI
Zip: 530XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2020-12-05
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2020-12-04
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt is not yours
Consumer Complaint: Enhanced recovery Coll is trying to collect a debt i do not owe them at all.
Company Response:
State: NY
Zip: 109XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2020-12-04
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2020-12-04
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt is not yours
Consumer Complaint: I was shocked when I reviewed my credit report this week and I found multiple inaccuracies on my credit report from the 3 major credit bureaus from a collection company that I never have dealt with before. I've attempted several times to ratify the issue with the original creditors and credit bureaus and they still reporting inaccurate, unverifiable information. I have disputed this item with the credit reporting agency and they reported you confirmed the account as valid. I honestly do not believe to ever have any relationship with this collection agency or original creditor. Also there are several inaccuracies with this account the way it's reporting and that's a total violation of FCRA and FDCPA laws and regulations. In a good faith effort to resolve the matter amicably, I must demand proof of this debt, specifically the alleged contract or other instrument bearing my signature, as well as proof of your authority in this matter. Absent such proof, you must correct any erroneous reports of this past debt as mine. I am writing to request that you please provide the following information : 1. Please evidence your authorization under 15 USC 1692 ( e ) and 15 USC 1692 ( f ) in this alleged matter. 2. What is your authorization of law for your collection of information? 3. What is your authorization of law for your collection of this alleged debt? 4. Please evidence your authorization to do business or operate in this state. 5. Please evidence proof of the alleged debt, including the alleged contract or other instrument bearing my signature. 6. Please provide a complete account history, including any charges added for collection activity. You have 30 days upon receipt of this letter to provide strict proof of contract. In the event you can not provide strict proof of contract, you must cease and desist any and all collection efforts and immediately remove any derogatory information reported to the consumer reporting agencies. In addition, you will need to provide me your agreement, in writing, that you are closing your file, ceasing collecting activity, and deleting all information related to this reference number from any and all credit reports youve furnished the information to. In the event you transfer this account to an attorney without providing proof of contract, and proving your claim, he/she will be immediate reported to the XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX for code of ethics violations.
Company Response:
State: MA
Zip: 027XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2020-12-04
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A