ERC

2016-12-10

CA

False statements or representation

Debt collection: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)

Attempted to collect wrong amount
Complaint: This collection agency currently holds XXXX accounts : XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX was originally defaulted in XX/XX/XXXX-XX/XX/XXXX, while I was still in school, because I could not pay. XXXX was defaulted in XX/XX/XXXX, while I was still in school, because I had moved and could not pay. XXXX XXXX XXXX was defaulted in XX/XX/XXXX-XX/XX/XXXX, after I had tried to switch over to XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX told me I had to pay about {$400.00} to close my account, which I did. Then a week later, XXXX XXXX XXXX told me I had to pay an additional {$200.00}, so I did not. All of these accounts began to default in XX/XX/XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX. Enhanced Recovery has reported them fraudulently as XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, and XX/XX/XXXX to increase the amount of years these accounts can negatively impact me. I have not had any XXXX accounts since XX/XX/XXXX/XX/XX/XXXX. I have not had any XXXX accounts since XX/XX/XXXX, and I have not had any XXXX XXXX XXXX accounts since XX/XX/XXXX. They have also called me several times on weekends in a row using different numbers all leading back to their number if called back ( 10 calls within an hour, a few times a day ). They have also called my work and had the front desk forward their call as urgent to harass me at work - while interrupting a meeting I was having with some partners at the law firm I work at and embarrassed me. During this call they also threatened me and warned me that if I do not call them back later that day there would be " consequences. ''
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with non-monetary relief

Disputed: No Timely Response

2016-12-10

Bremen, GA

Disclosure verification of debt

Debt collection: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)

Right to dispute notice not received
Complaint: This company, ENHANCED RECOVERY COMPANY ( ERC XXXX was found on my credit report and I did not receive any XXXX day notice, any disclosure to my physical address. They do n't have a court order, verbal express consent or written consent with my authorized signature to report on my credit report.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed

Disputed: Yes Timely Response

2016-12-10

CA

False statements or representation

Debt collection: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)

Attempted to collect wrong amount
Complaint: This collection agency currently holds XXXX accounts : XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX was originally defaulted in XX/XX/XXXX-XX/XX/XXXX, while I was still in school, because I could not pay. XXXX was defaulted in XXXX, while I was still in school, because I had moved and could not pay. XXXX XXXX XXXX was defaulted in XX/XX/XXXX-XX/XX/XXXX, after I had tried to switch over to XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX told me I had to pay about {$400.00} to close my account, which I did. Then a week later, XXXX XXXX XXXX told me I had to pay an additional {$200.00}, so I did not. All of these accounts began to default in XX/XX/XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX. Enhanced Recovery has reported them fraudulently as XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, and XX/XX/XXXX to increase the amount of years these accounts can negatively impact me. I have not had any XXXX accounts since XX/XX/XXXX/XX/XX/XXXX. I have not had any XXXX accounts since XX/XX/XXXX, and I have not had any XXXX XXXX XXXX accounts since XX/XX/XXXX. They have also called me several times on weekends in a row using different numbers all leading back to their number if called back ( 10 calls within an hour, a few times a day ). They have also called my work and had the front desk forward their call as urgent to harass me at work - while interrupting a meeting I was having with some partners at the XXXX I work at and embarrassed me. During this call they also threatened me and warned me that if I do not call them back later that day there would be " consequences. ''
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with non-monetary relief

Disputed: No Timely Response

2016-12-10

CA

False statements or representation

Debt collection: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)

Attempted to collect wrong amount
Complaint: This collection agency currently holds XXXX accounts : XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX was originally defaulted in XX/XX/XXXX-XX/XX/XXXX, while I was still in school, because I could not pay. XXXX was defaulted in XX/XX/XXXX, while I was still in school, because I had moved and could not pay. XXXX XXXX XXXX was defaulted in XX/XX/XXXX-XX/XX/XXXX, after I had tried to switch over to XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX told me I had to pay about {$400.00} to close my account, which I did. Then a week later, XXXX XXXX XXXX told me I had to pay an additional {$200.00}, so I did not. All of these accounts began to default in XXXX - XXXX. Enhanced Recovery has reported them fraudulently as XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, and XX/XX/XXXX to increase the amount of years these accounts can negatively impact me. I have not had any XXXX accounts since XX/XX/XXXX/XX/XX/XXXX. I have not had any XXXX accounts since XX/XX/XXXX, and I have not had any XXXX XXXX XXXX accounts since XX/XX/XXXX. They have also called me several times on weekends in a row using different numbers all leading back to their number if called back ( 10 calls within an hour, a few times a day ). They have also called my work and had the front desk forward their call as urgent to harass me at work - while interrupting a meeting I was having with some partners at the XXXX I work at and embarrassed me. During this call they also threatened me and warned me that if I do not call them back later that day there would be " consequences. ''
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with non-monetary relief

Disputed: No Timely Response

2016-12-09

Columbus, OH

Disclosure verification of debt

Debt collection: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)

Not given enough info to verify debt
Complaint: I have an unverified account from ERC. I had previously disputed this account. I have never done business with ERC. Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) 15 U.S.C.1692g, I dispute the validity of the debt purport I owe. I request that ERC Provide verification of the following : 1. The original Application or contract ; 2. Any and all statements allegedly related to this debt ; 3. Any and all signed receipts ; 4. Any and all canceled checks ; 5. Original date of default and collection activity begin 6. Whether you purchased the debt, and if so, the amount paid for the debt 7. The date ( s ) the debt allegedly accrued ; 8. An itemization of the costs, including an accounting, for any additional interest, charges, or other fees placed on this account. I want to request that ERCC Cease and Desist all further communications and collection actives and provide the verification of the purported debt.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with non-monetary relief

Disputed: No Timely Response

2016-12-09

Keytesville, MO

Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed

Debt collection: I do not know

Debt is not mine
Complaint: I have received numerous calls from XXXX. A XXXX search reveals that this number is a fraudulent credit agency. I have asked them to stop calling me, and I have no outstanding debt - yet they persist. I called them again today XX/XX/2016 to insist that they stop calling.
Company Response: Company can't verify or dispute the facts in the complaint Closed

Disputed: No Timely Response

2016-12-08

Beaver Creek, OH

Disclosure verification of debt

Debt collection: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)

Not given enough info to verify debt
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed

Disputed: No Timely Response

2016-12-08

Rockwall, TX

False statements or representation

Debt collection: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)

Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed

Disputed: No Timely Response

2016-12-08

Southern Pnes, NC

Communication tactics

Debt collection: I do not know

Frequent or repeated calls
Complaint: These people ( ERC ) calls me at all kinds of hours with different phone numbers. At XXXX point I had some guy called me, he had a deep XXXX like accent with and American first and last name. He claimed that I owe a debt but refused to tell me what company or what debt I owe without giving him my social security number. After I told him I refuse to pay a debt without any verification he used profane language with XXXX and threats to sue me and or put me in jail and give me a bad credit report. I believe they are the ones messing up my credit because I am in good standings with my debts. Some are nicer than others but they use the same tactics of trying to force you to give up personal information without verification of debt. I believe that most of them are of XXXX decent and all of them use American names, I do n't know if it 's part of their tactics but I believe it is misleading and illegal. Please stop these people from harassing me.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed

Disputed: No Timely Response

2016-12-08

Pikeville, NC

Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed

Debt collection: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)

Debt is not mine
Complaint: I complained to the CFPB regarding the Enhanced Recovery Corporation ( a collection agency ) and XXXX ( a cellphone company ) in XXXX of XXXX ( see case # XXXX ), because Enhanced Recovery was trying to collect a debt ( on behalf of XXXX XXXX that did not belong to me. In fact, the debt holder 's address and date of birth were different from mine ... the debt holder only shared my first and last name. Thankfully, this case was resolved successfully in XXXX of XXXX, with Enhanced Recovery admitting that my name was flagged due to " matching names '' and that I was not the debt holder ( see the response of Enhanced Recovery at that time ). Because the collection was removed from my credit accounts in XXXX of XXXX, I thought the case was over. However, I received a letter from ERC on XXXX XXXX, XXXX about another XXXX debt for another person who shared my first and last name, but lives in XXXX, GA and who established a debt with XXXX in XXXX XXXX. ERC also states that they do not have a current date of birth or social security number for this debt holder. I have never lived outside of the state of NC, and do not have an account with XXXX. To be clear, ERC is again trying to collect money from me for the debt account of someone who shares my first and last name, but nothing else ( i.e., ERC has different demographic information and no SS number for this person ).
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed

Disputed: No Timely Response

2016-12-08

Chicago, IL

Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed

Debt collection: I do not know

Debt resulted from identity theft
Complaint: I was a victim of identity theft and noticed a collection from ENHANCED RECOVERY I 've attempted to dispute multiple times however no response on their end. Not sure what else to do. Police department told me to contact the federal trade commision which I wrote a formal complaint against ENHANCED RECOVERY in regards to this matter. The FTC also instructed me to complete a id theft affidavit through identity theft.gov. Attached is my document. Thank you
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed

Disputed: No Timely Response

2016-12-08

Butler, PA

Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed

Debt collection: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)

Debt was paid
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed

Disputed: No Timely Response

2016-12-07

Brooklyn Center, MN

Disclosure verification of debt

Debt collection: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)

Not given enough info to verify debt
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed

Disputed: No Timely Response

2016-12-07

Mesa, AZ

Disclosure verification of debt

Debt collection: I do not know

Not given enough info to verify debt
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed

Disputed: No Timely Response

2016-12-07

Saint Paul, MN

Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed

Debt collection: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)

Debt resulted from identity theft
Complaint: I have no clue to where this collection came from I never had XXXX ever in my life nore did I ever sign up for XXXX and I want this off of my credit report
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed

Disputed: No Timely Response

2016-12-06

Fort Washington, MD

Disclosure verification of debt

Debt collection: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)

Not given enough info to verify debt
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed

Disputed: No Timely Response

2016-12-06

Tualatin, OR

Communication tactics

Debt collection: I do not know

Called outside of 8am-9pm
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed

Disputed: No Timely Response

2016-12-06

Anchorage, AK

Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed

Debt collection: I do not know

Debt resulted from identity theft
Complaint: ENHANCED RECOVERY CO ACCOUNT NUMBERs : XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX, XXXX, FL XXXX Phone : XXXX ATTENTION TO DISPUTE DEPARTMENT : Dear Sir or Madam : I am a victim of identity theft. An identity thief used my personal information without my permission to open an account several account in my name this debt is not mine. I have enclosed proof of my identity and a copy of my Identity Theft Report. In accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, I am asking you to stop collection proceedings against me and stop communicating with me about this debt, except as the Fair Credit Reporting Act allows. I also ask that you ENHANCED RECOVERY CO or any company associate with this account # XXXX XXXX and tell them the debt is the result of identity theft. I have enclosed a copy of the Federal Trade Commission 's police report Notice to XXXX of XXXX. It explains your responsibilities under the Fair Credit Reporting Act XXXX FCRA XXXX. The FCRA requires that debt XXXX give an identity theft victim documents related to an account if the victim asks. Please send me copies of all records relating to the account, including : date account open all sign original contract including : Account applications made on paper, online, or by telephone Account statements or invoices Records of payment or charge slips Delivery addresses associated with the account Records of phone numbers used to activate or access the account Signatures on applications and accounts Investigators report Please send me a letter explaining what you have done to : ENHANCED RECOVERY CO or any company associate with this account that the debt is the result of identity theft Stop collection proceedings against me Stop reporting information about the debt to credit reporting companies Provide me with the records I request Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, XXXX XXXX SEC # XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ADDRESS XXXX, XXXX, AK XXXX
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed

Disputed: Yes Timely Response

2016-12-06

Scottsdale, AZ

Improper contact or sharing of info

Debt collection: I do not know

Contacted employer after asked not to
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed

Disputed: No Timely Response

2016-12-06

Rancho California, CA

Disclosure verification of debt

Debt collection: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)

Not given enough info to verify debt
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed

Disputed: No Timely Response

2016-12-06

Provo, UT

Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed

Debt collection: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)

Debt was paid
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation

Disputed: No Timely Response

2016-12-06

Jacksonville, FL

Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed

Debt collection: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)

Debt was paid
Complaint: XXXX agree to disconnected service after they try to raise price I send back their equipment and was told no longer owe anything, but the invoice was sent out by mistake.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed

Disputed: No Timely Response

2016-12-06

Grant, FL

Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed

Debt collection: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)

Debt is not mine
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed

Disputed: No Timely Response

2016-12-06

Itasca, IL

Improper contact or sharing of info

Debt collection: Credit card

Contacted me after I asked not to
Complaint: Sent a certified letter to ERC on XXXX informing them of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 USC 1692c, 805 ( c ) The letter was picked up on XXXX. Received another collection letter from them dated XXXX, in direct violation of above.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with non-monetary relief

Disputed: No Timely Response

2016-12-06

Coconut Grove, FL

Disclosure verification of debt

Debt collection: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)

Not given enough info to verify debt
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed

Disputed: No Timely Response