PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC


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"Products" offered by PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC with at least one, but usually more complaints:

Bank account or service - Other bank product/service
Checking or savings account -
Consumer Loan - Installment loan
Consumer Loan - Vehicle loan
Credit card -
Credit card - General-purpose credit card or charge card
Credit card - Store credit card
Credit card or prepaid card - General-purpose credit card or charge card
Credit card or prepaid card - General-purpose prepaid card
Credit card or prepaid card - Store credit card
Credit reporting -
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Other personal consumer report
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit repair services
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Other personal consumer report
Debt collection - Auto
Debt collection - Auto debt
Debt collection - Credit card
Debt collection - Credit card debt
Debt collection - Federal student loan
Debt collection - Federal student loan debt
Debt collection - I do not know
Debt collection - Medical
Debt collection - Medical debt
Debt collection - Mortgage
Debt collection - Mortgage debt
Debt collection - Non-federal student loan
Debt collection - Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Debt collection - Other debt
Debt collection - Payday loan
Debt collection - Payday loan debt
Debt collection - Private student loan debt
Debt collection - Rental debt
Debt collection - Telecommunications debt
Debt or credit management - Debt settlement
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Debt settlement
Mortgage - Conventional home mortgage
Mortgage - Other mortgage
Mortgage - Reverse mortgage
Payday loan -
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan - Installment loan
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan - Payday loan
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan - Personal line of credit
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan - Installment loan
Prepaid card - General purpose card
Student loan - Federal student loan servicing
Student loan - Non-federal student loan
Vehicle loan or lease - Loan

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Complaint ID: 7142454

Date Received: 2023-06-20

Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed

Subissue: Debt was result of identity theft

Consumer Complaint: Portfolio Recovery has stated that I had an account XXXX. I believe that this account has been fraudulently opened using my personal information without my consent. I have never had any dealings with this company. I disputed the charges due to this not being my account and the company stated that this account belongs to me. I haven't signed any documents from/for this company. I have not opened an account with XXXX XXXX The company states that I owe {$3200.00}.

Company Response:

State: GA

Zip: 30349

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-06-20

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7140131

Date Received: 2023-06-20

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Consumer Complaint: improper reporting. Collections need to be removed they are reported multiple times. Not updating.

Company Response:

State: MD

Zip: 216XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-06-20

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7137496

Date Received: 2023-06-19

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Account status incorrect

Consumer Complaint: I settled with portfolio recovery and they won't change the amount

Company Response:

State: GA

Zip: 31605

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-06-19

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7137084

Date Received: 2023-06-19

Issue: Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly

Subissue: Contacted your employer

Consumer Complaint: Portfolio Recovery Associates has been attacking me for over 12 years with threats of legal action, lawyers being sent to my residence, contacting my employer, now on XX/XX/2023 they have started harassing me on my personal phone. I have provided them with death certificates of the person who created the debt, it has been non-stop harassment for TWELVE YEARS. Every month they are calling after I sent them the original documentation to resolve their claim, plus every 3 months they are sending correspondence demanding payment or legal consequences. This PRA Group has been told at least 30 times to stop and as always, they continue to ignore my requests. Please shut down their corrupt operation and remove them as a public company listed on the XXXX XXXX. They refuse to comply with any orders by CFPB or the courts.

Company Response:

State: FL

Zip: XXXXX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-06-19

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7133866

Date Received: 2023-06-18

Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed

Subissue: Debt is not yours

Consumer Complaint: I am not liable for this debt with capital one bank I do not have a contract with XXXX XXXX XXXX, they did not provide me with an original contract that I requested.

Company Response:

State: CO

Zip: 810XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-07-21

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7133863

Date Received: 2023-06-18

Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed

Subissue: Debt is not yours

Consumer Complaint: I am not liable for this debt with XXXX XXXXXXXX bank I do not have a contract with portfolio recovery associates, they did not provide me with an original contract that I requested.

Company Response:

State: CO

Zip: 810XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-06-18

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7133116

Date Received: 2023-06-19

Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed

Subissue: Debt is not yours

Consumer Complaint: I mailed company a letter, certified mail on XX/XX/XXXX to Portfolio Recovery Associates, requesting they validate the alledged debt. I requested they send me a copy of the contract or agreement. I also requested that they cease and desist all collection action. On XX/XX/XXXX, PRA sent a letter showing they now own the account. Also credit card statements from XXXX. None of this information, meets the qualifications of validation of the debt. I mailed the company a letter, certified mail on XX/XX/XXXX, stating that they failed to send me the requested information, they also failed to cease and desist all collection activities because the debt still shows on my credit report. It has been over two months and they have not responded. Their failure to comply has cause me undue stress, frustration, and credit damage and they are not adhering to my rights under FDCPA and the FCRA.

Company Response:

State: SC

Zip: 29550

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-06-19

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7132605

Date Received: 2023-06-18

Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed

Subissue: Debt was result of identity theft

Consumer Complaint: I verbally told a representative on the phone that was a victim of ID theft.

Company Response:

State: VT

Zip: 054XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-06-18

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7132072

Date Received: 2023-06-17

Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed

Subissue: Debt is not yours

Consumer Complaint: I keep getting calls from portfoliorecovery first the said I owed from XXXX almost XXXX after which I said I have no recollection of this cc ( I initially thought it was from XXXX which I have had a dispute with ) then they mentioned other debts I already called them before to explain this situation they started asking me many questions I was fearful this was so.e kind of fraud. I am poor on XXXX I survive on XXXX each month. I have only XXXX cc which I don't use put pay a little on an old charge which is almost finished without issue I don't believe I owe this. Because I have limited income I can not pay for cc nor would I charge anything anymore since I am on ss

Company Response:

State: NY

Zip: XXXXX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-06-17

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7131550

Date Received: 2023-06-17

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Consumer Complaint: I have no knowledge of these accounts. And it needs to be removed from all 3 credit reporting agencies immediately. I did not provide express verbal or written consent to obtain any information about any of my personal and confidential private information.

Company Response:

State: RI

Zip: 02907

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-06-17

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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