Consumer complaint received 2016-01-10 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: ERC
State: CT

Complaint narrative:
Hello, I apologize as none of above options refer to me. I had never created any debt, and became victim of unreliable and incompetent costumer service. Here is my story. 
In XXXX I traveled I took frequent trips back home to XXXX due to attend to my mother after her accident. It seemed unreasonable to continue my cable plan with XXXX XXXX XXXX which services I was using since XXXX. I called them and spoke with the costumer representative. I explained my situation, requested for the cable to be canceled and continue my plan with only internet service. I was told it was fine and that my account would be updated. I left the country couple days later and spent almost a month with my mother in XXXX. Shortly after I returned I was surprised with XXXX bill, almost triple more then what I was told I would be paying for internet only. It was almost double of what I used to pay for both internet and cable, before I canceled cable. I called them to clarify. I was told that my rate increased because previous cable rate was a promotional offer which expired, and the regular rate kicked in. I explained that I canceled my cable plan before going away, but the representative could not find any record of it, requested my information and said someone will call me to sort it out. I got voicemail from some woman next day, but when I returned the call, I was placed on hold for a long time. when i finally reached someone, our conversation was disconnected. As I provided my contact info at the beginning, I assumed I will be called again. I got voicemail again next day. I Attempted to call back, but gave up after being placed on hold for almost 30 min. My issue was never resolved, my lease was also up and I decided to move to XXXX. I called again to cancel my entire plan as XXXX does not provide services in XXXX, NY. I switched to XXXX. I covered my last internet bill and returned XXXX equipment couple weeks later. That was in XXXX XXXX. I have not heard anything from them since then. I did not receive any mail from them, or any collection agents. In XXXX XXXX I noticed my credit score decreased significantly. I requested copy to find out why. I learned that collection procedures were now affecting my credit. I went ahead and requested dispute with XXXX, XXXX and XXXX, I explained everything just as I am now. Within 30 days all XXXX companies removed incorrect collection account. My credit went back up. I was convinced this nonsense was over. On XXXX XXXX I received alert from XXXX, my credit dropped XXXX points due to new collection account. It is different company this time " Enhanced Recovery Co, LLC '' -- the original creditor is of course XXXX. I disputed this again with XXXX since I have account with them and pay for it monthly. I do not want to spend another {$40.00} for reports with other companies. I already went thru all this back in XXXX.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief