Date Received: 2023-06-08
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Subissue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Consumer Complaint: Hello CFPB I was informed by my attorney that I could file a complaint on this site before taking action regarding FCRA and FDCPA violations against XXXX XXXX and Portfolio Recovery. I have the same issue with these XXXX companies. First off, they are both harassing me regarding an alleged debt. I've been getting disturbing calls and its causing me so much stress. Second, I have tried disputing information on my credit report. They are reporting different dates across all XXXX of my credit reports, such as date opened, date last active. Also the balance does not match the amount of the alleged debt they are trying to collect from me. I am tired of disputing these accounts, this is why I am reaching out to you because they claim to update the incorrect information on my reports but nothing has been fixed or deleted. This has been going on since XX/XX/2022 and I need your help to resolve this issue. Please reach out to these companies. I tried but they will not work with me in resolving # XXXX the harassment # XXXX the inaccuracies on my report. I also checked to see if they are licensed to collect in California and it doesn't seem like they are legally collecting here. Can you also investigate this for me? I do not owe this company any money. I have asked for verification with my signature and they have not provided anything that I am asking for. I hope to here from you soon. Thank you
Company Response:
State: CA
Zip: 92557
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-06-08
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-06-06
Issue: Communication tactics
Subissue: Frequent or repeated calls
Consumer Complaint: In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. I told the XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX to reinvestigate these accounts : Account name : XXXX XXXX, Account name : # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX However, they stated everything was complete and accurate. But how is that possible if the open date, date of last activity and much more is incorrect. According to 15 USC 1681i ( 5 ) they are suppose to modify accounts that isn't reporting correctly. 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy. 15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions. 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy. 15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years. 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate. Also they aren't even in compliance with XXXX XXXX credit reporting. I have evidence to prove my case
Company Response:
State: GA
Zip: XXXXX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-06-06
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-06-06
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt was paid
Consumer Complaint: I am filing a dispute because the information on this account is not accurate. The debt on this account has been settled and the balance on this account is {$0.00}. I have proof from the collection agency that this debt has been settled.
Company Response:
State: VA
Zip: 22304
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-06-06
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-06-06
Issue: Communication tactics
Subissue: Frequent or repeated calls
Consumer Complaint: they called my daughter and told her about debt. this debt past statue of limitations if it mine
Company Response:
State: NJ
Zip: 078XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-06-06
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-06-06
Issue: Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly
Subissue: Talked to a third-party about your debt
Consumer Complaint: Portfolio Recovery, address XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, VA XXXX, has violated the Federal Trade Commission, Fair Debt Collections Practice Act. SS805 ( b ) Communication with third parties Except as provided in section 1692b of this title, without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector, or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction, or as reasonably necessary to effectuate a post-judgment judicial remedy, a debt collector may not communicate, in connection with the collection of any debt, with any person other than the consumer, his attorney, a consumer reporting agency if otherwise permitted by law, the creditor, the attorney of the creditor, or the attorney of the debt collector. Portfolio Recovery violated my privacy, by sharing debt collection information with my brother, by mail, which I never authorized. My brother is not listed on any of my accounts and is not an authorized user.
Company Response:
State: TX
Zip: 78577
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-06-06
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-06-06
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt is not yours
Consumer Complaint: I have submitted a formal dispute in writing, whereby Portfolio Recovery Associates ( PRA ) has ignored my request to validate the alleged debt, and instead forwarded the dispute to XXXX XXXX from whom they purchased the alleged debt. This is unacceptable! I am writing to address the potential false information that Portfolio Recovery Associates , LLC has reported in my credit report, despite my previous attempts to rectify this matter. The potential inaccurate item has not been removed, which if found to be inaccurate, is a direct violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. It has come to my attention that Portfolio Recovery Associates , LLC purchased an alleged debt on my behalf from XXXX XXXX XXXX, absolving me of any obligation or responsibility in regards to the alleged debt. To further prove my case, there exists no contractual agreement between myself and Portfolio Recovery Associates. I want to emphasize that I have never entered into any financial agreement or contract with Portfolio Recovery Associates , LLC and therefore, the claim of {$430.00} lacks any valid basis or legal documentation. I demand that Portfolio Recovery Associates provide concrete evidence, which is the actual accounting and signed agreement between myself and Portfolio Recovery Associates that validates my obligation of the alleged debt of {$430.00}. A credit card statement is not evidence of any obligation I have to Portfolio Recovery Associates. If such information can not be validated, I hereby demand the information be removed from my credit report. I also demand written confirmation of the removal of said items from my credit report. Under the provisions of the FCRA, I am entitled to take further legal action if Portfolio Recovery Associates , LLC fails to comply with its obligations. This includes, but is not limited to pursuing litigation under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), 15 U.S.C. 1692 et seq., for the unlawful reporting of false information and refusal to correct the inaccurate item. I will hold Portfolio Recovery Associates responsible for any resulting damages, including costs associated with legal representation, loss of opportunities, and additional financial distress caused by the companies ' actions.
Company Response:
State: GA
Zip: 310XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-06-06
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-06-06
Issue: Written notification about debt
Subissue: Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Consumer Complaint: I first contacted Portfolio Recovery in XXXX, XXXX to dispute this account because I never received notice of this account being placed with them, which is a violation of the FDCPA, and furnishing this information to ANY credit reporting agency. Portfolio Recovery and I, the consumer in this transaction, never had any business dealings or contract. XXXX XXXX, whom is said to be the original creditor, stated in their terms and conditions, that they would not sell my information to any third parties, and Portfolio Recovery is a third party that has violated my federally protected rights. I requested documentary evidence as it relates to IRS publication XXXX, that I owe Portfolio Recovery this debt. I also requested proof of authorization that this company is able to collect on this debt. None of the requested information was supplied by the company.
Company Response:
State: NJ
Zip: 07018
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-06-06
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-06-06
Issue: Improper use of your report
Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly
Consumer Complaint: I did not give PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES LLC the permission to furnish information on my consumer report non consent is identity theft. 15 USC 6802 prohibits disclosure of nonpublic personal information without the knowing and expressed consent of the consumer. As a financial institution they are not to disclose non public personal information to a third party unless such financial institution clearly & conspicuously discloses to the consumer in writing or electronic form or other form permitted by the regulation prescribed under section 6804 of this title that such information may be disclosed. I did not receive any of the 3 disclosures I just mentioned, which Ive discovered is against consumer law and a direct violation. PORTFOLIO RECOVERY denied any inaccuracies but after further investigation I can confirm they are reporting inaccurate information on my consumer report which is a another violation under the FCRA 15 USC 1681. USC 1681b states that consumer agencies can only furnish something in accordance with the written instruction of the consumer to whom it relates. I did not give PORTFOLIO RECOVERY permission which is another violation. TILA 15 USC 1601 protects me as a consumer against inaccurate & unfair credit billing. As a consumer, I never signed an agreement to enter into a credit transaction with PORTFOLIO RECOVERY yet they have reported that I opened an account on two different dates because my consumer report is incorrectly showing two different dates violating me even further. My complaint is also with two bureaus XXXX, and XXXX who are allowing PORTFOLIO RECOVERY to report inaccurate information on my consumer report which is a violation under the FCRA 15 USC 1681. USC 1681b states that consumer agencies can only furnish something in accordance with the written instruction of the consumer to whom it relates. I did not give XXXX or XXXX, permission which is another violation on their behalf. Not only did I not give permission to furnish this information on my consumer report, the information is also incorrect which is a violation under 15 USC 1681b for those two violations under FCRA I am seeking {$2000.00} from each credit bureau.
Company Response:
State: TX
Zip: 770XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-06-06
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-06-07
Issue: Improper use of your report
Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly
Consumer Complaint: I did not give PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES LLC the permission to furnish information on my consumer report non consent is identity theft. 15 USC 6802 prohibits disclosure of nonpublic personal information without the knowing and expressed consent of the consumer. As a financial institution they are not to disclose non public personal information to a third party unless such financial institution clearly & conspicuously discloses to the consumer in writing or electronic form or other form permitted by the regulation prescribed under section 6804 of this title that such information may be disclosed. I did not receive any of the 3 disclosures I just mentioned, which Ive discovered is against consumer law and a direct violation. PORTFOLIO RECOVERY and XXXX denied any inaccuracies but after further investigation I can confirm they are reporting incomplete and inaccurate information on my consumer report which is a another violation under the FCRA 15 USC 1681. USC 1681b states that consumer agencies can only furnish something in accordance with the written instruction of the consumer to whom it relates. I did not give PORTFOLIO RECOVERY permission which is another violation. TILA 15 USC 1601 protects me as a consumer against inaccurate & unfair credit billing. As a consumer, I never signed an agreement to enter into a credit transaction with PORTFOLIO RECOVERY yet they have reported that I opened an account on two different dates because my consumer report is incorrectly showing two different dates violating me even further. My complaint is also with XXXX who is allowing PORTFOLIO RECOVERY to report inaccurate information on my consumer report which is a violation under the FCRA 15 USC 1681. USC 1681b states that consumer agencies can only furnish something in accordance with the written instruction of the consumer to whom it relates. I did not give XXXX permission which is another violation on their behalf. Not only did I not give permission to furnish this information on my consumer report, the information is also incorrect which is a violation under 15 USC 1681b for those two violations under FCRA I am seeking {$2000.00} from XXXX.
Company Response:
State: TX
Zip: 770XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-06-07
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-06-05
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt was paid
Consumer Complaint: XXXX was paid twice, second time in XXXX. XXXX XXXX credit card supposedly sold to Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC XXXX. XXXX XXXX admits debt was paid. They are lying saying they contacted me in XXXX and are negatively affecting my credit score. They never contacted me in XXXX and the debt is originally from XXXX. Paid in full for the second time in XXXX when i did the mortgage for my house. Extortion because i started trying for a new mortgage and they sent me this letter and started reporting to credit again. Its so old it shouldn't be on my credit report or able to be collected. Especially when it is paid!! They don't even have any original paperwork showing a debt was ever owed. It is showing on my credit as paid in full but negative. XXXX XXXX bank agrees its paid. the address for Portfolio Recovery is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Va XXXX
Company Response:
State: GA
Zip: 30701
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-06-05
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A