Date Received: 2019-09-18
Issue: Communication tactics
Subissue: Called before 8am or after 9pm
Consumer Complaint: They call starting at XXXX XXXX and call about 6 to 7 times until sometimes as late as XXXX XXXX.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
State: OR
Zip: 97471
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2019-09-18
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2019-09-17
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Subissue: Was not notified of investigation status or results
Consumer Complaint: On about XX/XX/2019, this supposed debt existed with a debt collector, named XXXX XXXX. I exercised my right, and questioned the validity of the debt. The creditor promptly deleted all files from all of my credit reports. On XX/XX/2019, I received the attached notice from Enhanced Recovery. The letter was dated on XX/XX/2019. I mailed Enhanced Recovery, the same day after receipt, via certified mail, questioning the validity of the debt. I explained to them that this " debt '' was sold to them by XXXX XXXX in my letter, that I have attached, because the debt could not be validated. According to the USPS, my letter questioning the validity of the debt was received by a representative from Enhanced Recovery on XX/XX/2019. I waited the 30 required days from the date of receipt for validation of the debt, and did not receive anything from Enhanced Recovery. I routinely receive updates on my credit reports, and this morning, XX/XX/2019, I received notification that Enhanced Recovery reported this supposed debt to the credit bureaus. I reviewed my report directly from Experian, and it shows that this " account '' was opened on XX/XX/2019, so Enhanced Recovery not only did not validate the debt with me after I requested them do so. They assumed this debt was " valid '' without providing me, the consumer, proper verification of the " debt ''. This adverse action committed by Enhanced Recovery has severely hurt my ability to obtain credit. I have been searching to obtain a home for my family, and this drop in my credit reports could potentially cost my family thousands of dollars. This action is malicious, and they have violated Fair Credit Reporting Act 611 ( a ) 1 ( A ), Fair Credit Reporting Act, Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 617. I followed the law, by asking for proof of this debt they are reporting, and not only did they not provide it to me. Enhanced Recovery reported it adversely to the credit bureaus. Enhanced Recovery broke the law, and hurt my family.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
State: LA
Zip: 70131
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2019-09-17
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2019-09-14
Issue: Written notification about debt
Subissue: Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Consumer Complaint: sent debt validation letter multiple times XX/XX/2019 XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/2019 final letter sent XX/XX/2019 THEY CALL 10 TIMES A DAY AND ONLY WANT CREDIT CARD NUMBER OR CHECKING ACCOUNT NUMBER FOR PAYMENT WHEN I TRY TO GET MORE INFORMATION ON ACCOUNT THEY HANG UP ON ME. I SENT DEBT VALIDATION LETTER NO RESPONSE BACK. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
State: CA
Zip: XXXXX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2019-09-14
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2019-09-14
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Subissue: Account status incorrect
Consumer Complaint: XXXX charges me for internet service that I cancelled almost 3 years ago. I called over 10 times and they said the bill would be XXXX out when I went to check status in XXXX it stated it had gone to collection. I immediately paid the {$56.00} even though I did not owe it. They need to remove this derogatory remark immediately
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
State: GA
Zip: 30189
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2019-09-14
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2019-09-14
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt is not yours
Consumer Complaint: We have been targeted by two collection agencies thus far -- XXXX and now ERC. XXXX began calling almost daily this past spring 2019 looking for someone with the same last name as ours, but who doesn't live at this address and never has. ( I thought they just had the wrong number at first when I heard their message on my voicemail. ) I've also had this same phone number for over 30 years so the person they were looking for never had this number before as they suggested. I complained to XXXX and they finally took me off their calling list in XX/XX/XXXX, but apparently this matter was simply transferred to another collection agency -- ERC -- who is now calling me too. ( I don't know if XXXX did this, but wouldn't be surprised. Are they all connected? ) I finally talked to an agent at ERC today, XX/XX/XXXX, and she said they would take my number off the list again. This is the second time. I fully expect a third collection agency to call me looking for the person they're trying to collect a debt from. I'd like to know how these agencies get away with telephone harassment of anyone, especially those who aren't even involved in the collection matter and are called simply for having the same last name. It's reprehensible. What are my options for dealing with this in the future? Can I file a complaint with the XXXX and FTC? Can you tell I'm pretty ticked off?
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
State: MD
Zip: 21236
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2019-09-14
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2019-09-14
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt is not yours
Consumer Complaint: I am not aware of this company. Also if this is XXXX XXXX XXXX, they are prohibited from any collections activity, as per letter received in 2015.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
State: ME
Zip: 040XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2019-09-14
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2019-09-13
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt is not yours
Consumer Complaint: I have no idea what this debt is from. It says XXXX, but I have never had any XXXX products in my name.I did nothing credit related in 2017 and that's when it says it was reported. I already disputed it on my credit report, and the response was just " verified, it is your account '' but how did they verify it? I didn't get any notice or anything. No explanation at all.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
State: CA
Zip: 93705
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2019-09-13
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2019-09-13
Issue: Communication tactics
Subissue: Frequent or repeated calls
Consumer Complaint: ERC contacted XX/XX/XXXX two times in a row and XX/XX/XXXX 2x as welll in a row on behalf oh XXXX Debt was for XXXX. I explained multiple times I was XXXX and dont have means to pay they were abusive and harassed me about getting the money and paying it and wont stop calling until I paid it
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
State: MI
Zip: 49428
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2019-09-13
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2019-09-13
Issue: Unexpected or other fees
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: Lost of job was forced for this account too go to my credit report no way of paying it and now its old its been since 2016 the amount of {$930.00}
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
State: FL
Zip: 33705
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2019-09-13
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2019-09-12
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt was result of identity theft
Consumer Complaint: ENHANCED RECOVERY COMPANY ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ) is a result of identity theft. I recently discovered through my new monitoring service this account being reported I made efforts to remove this account from my file as the amount of {$130.00} does not belong to me. This account was fraudulently opened through this company in XX/XX/2015 an has been reported to the FTC and authorities as Identity theft. I have submitted all of my information needed to resolve this matter in this complaint and through the FTC report attached and do not feel comfortable giving any further information in any way to any others at this time due to the further possibilities of identity theft.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
State: NV
Zip: 89103
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2019-09-12
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A