Date Received: 2018-02-19
Issue: Written notification about debt
Subissue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Consumer Complaint: We had XXXX XXXX as our internet service provider at our prior address. About three years ago we moved to our current address. When we moved we called XXXX to change our service to our new address which they did. We immediately began receiving invoices at our new address which have been paid on time. What I did not know or understand is that the XXXX representative created a new account for our new address. To make matters worse they never changed the address on our old account to our new address so I did not receive the remaining invoice from our old account. From my perspective it was a seamless billing process since I didn't notice the account number change. As a result I now have a collections account for {$93.00} from XXXX XXXX and their 3rd party collections agent Enhanced Recovery Company for {$93.00} on my credit. I can only assume this happens quite often since it is their practice to open a new account when the service address changes. It would seem to me if XXXX was trying to be responsible partner with their customers the first thing their internal collections team would do is cross reference a collections account with current customer accounts and see if their is an open account. This would be a clue to change the address on the old account and invoice the customer at the new address. I guess it is too easy to just send it out to a 3rd party and damage their customers credit.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
State: TX
Zip: 750XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2018-02-19
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2018-02-19
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt is not yours
Consumer Complaint: On XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX & XX/XX/XXXX- I mailed letters to XXXX XXXX requesting debt validation. Each time I was sent a copy of a bill from XXXX. I requested proof that i was the party to pay this debt, and requested proof that there is some contractual obligation binding me to pay, or something that bears my signature. I stated in the letter dated for XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX, that this was not a request for verification but a request for validation. I requested the following items : -agreement with the client that grants you the authority to collect on this alleged debt -agreement that bears the signature of the alleged debtor where he/she agreed to pay the creditor -date alleged debt became payable -date of original charge-off or deliquency -verification that debt was assigned or sold to the collector XXXX XXXX has failed on 3 different occasions to provide me with this information. Under the FDCPA, I have the right to debt validation. It is the debt collector responsibility to prove the account is really my responsibility and that the balance is accurate. In addition, the collection agency must also prove thaey have the legal right to collect this debt.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
State: IA
Zip: XXXXX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2018-02-19
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2018-02-19
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Subissue: Account information incorrect
Consumer Complaint: Enhanced Recovery Co has been reporting a collection on my credit report for a XXXX account. I asked for validation and information as I do not have a XXXX account. They sent a XXXX bill with the same name as mine, but at an address I don't live at. I asked for them to please clarify to which I never received a response however they did update my credit report to show a balance due of {$160000.00}! I was denied credit twice during that time period due to their negligence. I reached out to them again demanding deletion and have certified tracking showing the letter was received by ERC. They have not responded, but changed the amount reporting to the credit bureaus again since. There are multiple clear violations to my FCRA rights.
Company Response: Company believes complaint is the result of an isolated error
State: MD
Zip: 210XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2018-02-19
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2018-02-19
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt was result of identity theft
Consumer Complaint: I was a victim of identity theft, according to what the bank stated to me the victim was arrested, they refused to give me anymore information.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
State: GA
Zip: XXXXX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2018-02-19
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2018-02-18
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt is not yours
Consumer Complaint: ERC had been contacted along with their client ( XXXX ) on numerous occasions in attempt to resolve this issue, but my efforts have been all but ignored and this false negative report is and has prevented me from getting the needed credit and FICO score to obtain any new credit for me personally or my business. Now this is and has been leading to ongoing losses in my business and personal life.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
State: NV
Zip: 89129
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2018-02-18
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2018-02-17
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Subissue: Account status incorrect
Consumer Complaint: I have a collections account that was placed with Enhanced Resource Center ( corporation ) in XX/XX/XXXX regarding an XXXX XXXX XXXX cellular account that was placed in collections. I have been paying this company each month through auto-deduction from my checking account in a timely manner. I have never missed a payment. I contacted this agency on XX/XX/XXXX @ approximately XXXX, and spoke with a general rep before being transferred to a team lead named XXXX . I explained that my credit report is not accurate and they are reporting erroneously each month, as if I am not making payments. XXXX tried to explaine that because they are a collections agency, that they only report that the balance is paid in full or settled in full. I explained to him that they are reporting monthly that I am not making payments and that they are not following federal regulations, per the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). He stated that they follow all laws, but because they are a collections agency, that the only report on " sundays '' or monthly. Subsequently, he transferred me to the manager, XXXX XXXX. I explained the companie 's flaws and failure to follow federal laws while credit reporting. She essentially said the same statement that XXXX made. I told her that this is not federal law and that her company should be reporting each month that I am paying, instead of erroneously reporting that I was not paying. She disagreed with my statement. I informed XXXX XXXX that her company practices are not aligned with federal laws and they are flawed. To conclude, I arranged a post- dated payment to resolve my debt, so that I do not have to deal with this company ever again in my life. Their practices are unlawful, unfair, and misleading to consumers, and credit bureau agencies. They falsify information for their own personal game. Per the Fair Credit Reporting Act, this is illegal and unlawful. Unsophisticated consumers whom are unaware and are unacknowledged are at great risk.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
State: GA
Zip: 30339
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2018-02-17
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2018-02-17
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Subissue: Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
Consumer Complaint: This is a charge that XXXX XXXX charged me after I had cancelled my service and returned their cable equipment. This charge had already been disputed in 2015 and was removed from my credit report. This company XXXX XXXX XXXX ( ERC ) has posted this same charge again on my credit report twice this year. This has damaged my credit rating and I have been denied credit due to this collection status on my account.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
State: GA
Zip: 30013
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2018-02-22
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2018-02-17
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt was already discharged in bankruptcy and is no longer owed
Consumer Complaint: There was an old account which was paid in full during the time I had services with XXXX XXXX XXXX that for some reason was purchased by several collection agencies over the course of 7 years and I am not responsible for these charges. I have contacted each collector yet no one has sent me any information concerning this account. The last payment I paid was in the amount of {$100.00} to terminate my services with XXXX XXXX. A representative at the XXXX XXXX XXXX office located in my community took my payment and the equipment when closing my account. Several months later I began disputing the charges which are on my credit report, yet, nothing has been resolved.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
State: CA
Zip: 93552
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2018-02-17
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2018-02-17
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt is not yours
Consumer Complaint: I received a letter addressed to just " XXXX '' XXXX from a collection agency, ERC, representing XXXX XXXX/XXXX XXXX XXXX/XXXX. I do not recognize any of this account information listed on the letter. The letter stated a debt was owed in the amount of {$700.00}, and stated it would accept a settlement of {$420.00}. Prior to receiving this letter, this debt appeared on my credit report and my credit scores dropped by more than 100 points. When I disputed it with XXXX and XXXX, it was removed within 24 hours. More than a month later I received the letter and discovered it was reported to XXXX as well. I disputed it there and it was removed promptly as well. This letter was sent via regular US Mail and there is language in the letter stating that if I do not act within 30 days of receipt, I will be liable for the debt. I am certain this letter is fraudulent. Will I be liable if I do not act on this? Thanks.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
State: AZ
Zip: 85281
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2018-02-17
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2018-02-15
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt is not yours
Consumer Complaint: On XX/XX/2018 I disputed a collection account with XXXX and XXXX being reported by XXXX XXXX XXXX and both credit reporting agencies responded back that the account was verified as mines. I have never had an account with XXXX which is the company ERC is collecting for and also I have NEVER received any correspondence or letters from ERC about this debt. I have no knowledge of this account and I have never opened any contracts with XXXX. This negative information being reported is negatively affecting my credit and I want it removed immediately
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
State: AL
Zip: 350XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2018-02-15
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A