Quick Answer: Midwest Recovery Systems allegedly violated FRCA requirements by reporting a debt to credit bureaus without first notifying the consumer, which can result in up to $1,000 fines. The consumer discovered the collection account only after it appeared on their credit report, negatively impacting their credit during a job change and relocation.
Date Received: 2018-11-23T00:00:00.000
Product: I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt
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Consumer Complaint: I recently received notice of a new collection account on my credit report. Midwest Recovery Systems XXXX failed to notify me BEFORE placing this alleged debt onto my credit report which is a FRCA violation, punishable up to a {$1000.00} fine. This is not okay. I received no communication from this company by phone, email or US mail. I have the right to dispute debts and must be notified before anything can be reported to the credit bureaus. I have filed a dispute with the credit bureaus about this company. I do not have any knowledge of this account. This account was reported to all 3 credit bureaus drastically and negatively affecting my credit. I did not receive anything notifying me of this debt nor did I have the opportunity to challenge the debt. All communication regarding this matter is to be through this portal. Midwest Recovery does not have permission contact me by e-mail, phone, or US Mail. After further investigation it appears this has become a standard practice for this company ( per complaints filed with the XXXX ). The apparently have been no repercussions for these practices as they are yet ongoing. This is causing a hardship for me as I’m in the middle of a job change and relocation. Something needs to be done about this … how can they continually violate the law?
Company: Midwest Recovery Systems
State/Zip: OH 431XX
Company Response to Complaint: Closed with explanation
Was Company Response Timely: Yes
Did Consumer Dispute Company Response: N/A
Complaint ID: 3081646
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