Date Received: 2018-12-15
Issue: Written notification about debt
Subissue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Consumer Complaint: I sent a letter to ERC requesting that they validate NOT verify a debt that they are attempting to collect from me. I specifically asked for a signed agreement and or other supporting documentation. They provided me with billing statements which does not prove that I am obligated to pay them anything. they have reported delinquent information to the credit bureaus that I am asking to be deleted.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
State: AL
Zip: 368XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2018-12-15
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2018-12-14
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt is not yours
Consumer Complaint: I Wrote a letter to the ERC Group disputing the validity of this debt, a year ago. When they failed verify this debt, I assumed it was dissolved. But now a year letter they are calling me repeatedly & sending threatening collection letters. Calling me at obscene hours etc ; claiming I owe them $ XXXXon account # XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX . Their assigned reference # XXXX to me. I do not owe this alleged debt. I would like you to have them cease & desist.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
State: NY
Zip: 10022
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2018-12-14
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2018-12-14
Issue: False statements or representation
Subissue: Attempted to collect wrong amount
Consumer Complaint: ERC, a collection company who have never contacted me says I owe {$86.00} to XXXX XXXX XXXX. I do not and have dropped my credit score 42 pts because of it. This is not me.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
State: MN
Zip: 55811
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2018-12-14
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2018-12-13
Issue: Written notification about debt
Subissue: Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Consumer Complaint: These people have not provided me with anything that I asked for. When I orginally contacted this company I wanted to get the debt verified and to get a copy of the bill and any other information pertaining to this account. The representative was very rude and stated that if i did not recall seeing the debt that i would have to fill out a fruad packet. They basically denied me the right to dispute this bill by trying to force me to fill out a fruad packet by over talking me and not allowing me to ask them for the things that I need for me to dispute this account. THIS IS ILLEGAL. BEFORE I proceed with a fruad packet I would like you to upload a copy of on the bill from XXXX communications. I need the first date of service, and itemized list of of the bill, as well as when the last payment was recieved. I would also like to see a contract from the company. It is my right to dispute all or some parts of a debt. you have not provided me the opprotunity to do that. I would like this company to be reported to the FTC. They use pressurized over talking tatics to push consumers into a corner so they do not have to verify a debt. When I asked them to verify the debt. They lady kept over talking asking if the debt was mines or not. and I kept explaining to her that I do not recall but would like them to verify the debt. she said that if I did not recall seeing the debt that I would need to fill out a fruad packet. They are refusing to allow me to dispute all or parts of my debt by not allowing me to ask them for the things I need. I would like this company to be fined.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
State: MO
Zip: 64050
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2018-12-13
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2018-12-12
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt is not yours
Consumer Complaint: I received a letter in XX/XX/XXXX from ERC dated XX/XX/XXXX seeking to recover a debt of {$800.00} on behalf of XXXX XXXX. The letter identified me as the debtor, but it was sent to a business XXXX XXXX that I do not receive personal mail at, nor which I use for personal billing purposes. On XX/XX/XXXX I responded with a certified letter demanding that ERC verify the debt. On XX/XX/XXXX, I received the " verification '' which appeared to be a service contract dated XX/XX/XXXX for a person with the same first and last name, but for service at a location in another state over 1,000 miles from my home. I've lived in my house over 15 years and I've worked very hard to achieve perfect credit. I don't know how to get these folks to stop trying to collect a debt that clearly isn't mine and I'm worried that it's going to show up on my credit report, hurt my score, or result in some sort of legal action.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
State: MA
Zip: 017XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2018-12-12
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2018-12-11
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt was paid
Consumer Complaint: An attorney at the XXXX XXXX XXXX here in XXXX FL said that you are 'wonderful ' and would help me with this problem. In XX/XX/XXXX, I settled all my bills completely, and moved to XXXX XXXX for 8 months. During this time, XXXX started sending me on-line bills for my now non-existent cell phone which had been closed. I had to get a lawyer to deal with them, and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. of XXXX, PA.was able to stop the harassment. On XXXX XXXX, XXXX, a collection agency called ERC sent me a bill from XXXX for {$300.00}, stating that my balance with XXXX remained unpaid. I believe that this is a fraudulent claim and that XXXX and ERC are harassing me.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
State: FL
Zip: 342XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2018-12-11
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2018-12-11
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt was result of identity theft
Consumer Complaint: I've sent multiple letters to this agency about this not being my account. After being advised by identitytheft.gov, I've completed and sent a fraud affidavit via certified mail. I can see they received it, but nothing has changed. See supporting documents. Even the USPS tracking.My official complaint is against XXXX XXXX. My information was used to obtain an apartment, cell phone, and an auto loan with my ex-partner. I am a victim of identity theft and have put this off for too long. I've completed the proper steps, 1. notify creditors 2. police report 3. informed the state of Texas.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
State: TX
Zip: 77088
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2018-12-11
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2018-12-10
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt was result of identity theft
Consumer Complaint: Creditor is reporting accounts that are invalid and unverified. XXXX have investigated this account and they concluded the account was not matching my records of being assigned to me. I would like proof these accounts were disputed per FCRA/ FDCPA. This is causing me anguish and its slandering my good name. Please block this account from my report so I can breathe again.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
State: VA
Zip: 22310
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2018-12-26
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2018-12-07
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Subissue: Account status incorrect
Consumer Complaint: My XXXX XXXX, XXXX and XXXX credit files have ( 3 ) accounts reported that do not belong to me. I have requested a reasonable investigation and my request has not been addressed. These ( 2 ) accounts seem to be the same account and it's being reported twice and furthermore ; I have no recollection of neither these accounts. I am demanding an investigation and a full history of the accounting, any bill of sale or service contract bearing my signature. 1- XXXX # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX , MN XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX Last Payment Made : XX/XX/2017 2-XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, SC XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ORIGINAL CREDITOR XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Retail ) Past Due : > $ XXXX<
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
State: NY
Zip: 11717
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2018-12-07
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2018-12-06
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Subissue: Threatened to arrest you or take you to jail if you do not pay
Consumer Complaint: XXXX XXXX XXXX from XXXX, Florida has been harassing me with various threats from the destruction of my credit report to lawsuits and jail for a debt I don't owe this has been going on for nearly a year if I don't answer they leave threatening voicemails the last abusive call from them was today XX/XX/2018 at XXXX XXXX central time I am physically exhausted from them an scared.They need to be investigated by the F.B.I this is outrageous!
Company Response: Company can't verify or dispute the facts in the complaint
State: TX
Zip: 78209
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2018-12-06
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A