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FAQs

Who does Midland Credit Management collect for? ›

Midland Credit Management primarily collects on consumer finance accounts. These accounts may include credit cards, secured and unsecured loans, lease-to-own financing, and other consumer accounts. These accounts may have come from some of the nation's largest financial institutions.

But why do debt collectors call? You typically only receive debt collection calls when a debt collector is trying to collect debts owed. Collection agencies buy past-due debts from creditors or other businesses and try to get you to repay them.

If you recently received a call from Midland Credit Management, we're here to help. Give us a call or use your MCM account number and SSN to look up your account on our website today.

If you've been receiving calls from Midland Credit Management from phone number 877-366-1642, remember that you have the right to stop debt harassment.

Failure to respond to Midland Funding, LLC or Midland Credit Management requests for payment or refusal to pay could result in the companies filing a lawsuit against you.

If Midland can prove the debt is real and you agree you owe it, you probably need to pay them or you'll face some serious consequences. Worst-case scenario, Midland could sue you for the debt and get a court order to garnish your paycheck or freeze your bank account and take your hard-earned income.

Use this 11-word phrase to stop debt collectors: “Please cease and desist all calls and contact with me immediately.” You can use this phrase over the phone, in an email or letter, or both.

It is not uncommon today for people to be pursued by debt collectors for money they don't owe. This occurs for several reasons: the original creditor may have made an accounting error, you may be a victim of identity theft, or the creditor may have found the wrong person with a similar name.

If you have unpaid debts, it may be tempting to screen or ignore your calls to avoid talking to a debt collector. But there are some very good reasons to answer the phone when a debt collector calls: Ignoring debt collection calls may make things easier for a while, but it won't make the problem disappear.

If you are no longer willing to receive automated calls from Midland Credit Management, you can revoke your consent by calling 877-366-0169. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) allows you to claim up to $1,500 per violation.

Is Midland credit a legit company? ›

Yes, Midland is a legitimate company.

It is Midland Funding's policy not to leave voicemails in order to protect consumer privacy. If you do not wish to continue receiving phone calls, you can answer the phone and request that they cease contacting you. If they continue, they may be in violation of your rights.

While scam calls continue to plague the digital landscape, the 877 area code is a legitimate toll free area code used by reputable businesses and organizations. Companies opt for 877 toll-free numbers to enhance their professional image, simplify customer service, and expand their customer base.

As is the case with any toll-free code, 1-877 numbers are mostly used by businesses that rely on attracting as many phone calls from their clients as possible. Other companies may also have use for these types of numbers, but they are mostly associated with, for example, call centers and customer service lines.

Midland Credit Management (MCM) is trying to get in touch about your account. If you've received a call from 800-336-0958, it's a member of the Midland Credit Management team calling from one of our offices. The most common reason we get in touch is because an unresolved debt of yours is being serviced by MCM.

Unfortunately, Midland Credit Management is not a scam. It is a legitimate company that has over one thousand account managers around the globe. The company has been in operation since 1953 and it is a subsidiary of Encore Capital Group.

Most of the time, when someone is sued by Midland or another debt buyer, they fail to defend the case or show up in court. With no opposition to the lawsuit, the judge grants a judgment in Midland's favor. Once that judgment is issued, Midland can collect through wage garnishment, bank account levy, and other tactics.