Consumer complaint received 2025-01-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> Dispute of Credit XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX FCRA Dear XXXX, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to formally dispute the credit reporting practices and failure to comply with the requirements outlined under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically Section 1681o, related to negligence in reporting accurate information. I have reason to believe that your company has failed to fulfill its obligations as a consumer reporting agency ( CRA ), and as a result, I am requesting immediate action to remedy the situation.

Specific Allegations : Failure to Provide Accurate Information : As per FCRA Section 1681o, a consumer reporting agency is liable for negligence in failing to maintain or report accurate credit information. I have discovered discrepancies and inaccuracies in my credit report, which I believe your company has failed to rectify in a timely manner despite prior notifications of these issues. 
Negligent Reporting Practices : It is my understanding that your company is required to follow reasonable procedures to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information in my credit file. However, the data you have provided contains inaccuracies that are not only misleading but also damaging to my creditworthiness. 
Failure to Investigate Disputes Promptly : I previously submitted a dispute regarding the erroneous information, but I believe your investigation into the matter was insufficient, delayed, or outright ignored, which constitutes negligence under Section 1681o. The failure to conduct a thorough investigation has caused ongoing harm to my financial reputation.

Request for Resolution : I respectfully request that you take the following actions in accordance with the FCRA : Immediate Correction of Inaccurate Information : Please update or remove the erroneous items from my credit report, as I believe they are inaccurate, misleading, or incomplete.

Written Confirmation : Upon resolution, kindly provide written confirmation that these inaccuracies have been corrected and that my credit report has been updated accordingly.

Failure to Comply Notice : If your investigation determines that these discrepancies can not be corrected or resolved, I require a full explanation as to why your organization has failed to meet the standards outlined in Section 1681o of the FCRA, which holds parties responsible for negligent reporting and failure to act.

Please note that under the provisions of Section 1681o of the FCRA, I may be entitled to seek civil damages as a result of your companys negligence, including actual damages, statutory damages, and attorneys fees if this matter is not resolved in a timely manner.

I expect to receive a response to this dispute within 30 days as required by the FCRA. If you need any additional documentation or further information, please feel free to contact me via email XXXX Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation