Date Received: 2022-11-25
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: XX/XX/2022 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX PORTFOLIO RECOV ASSOC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, VA XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX : Account # XXXX To Whom It May Concern : Be advised that your claim is disputed and validation is requested. Under the Fair Debt collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), I have the right to request validation of the debt you say I owe you. I am requesting proof that I am indeed the party you are asking to pay this debt, and there is some contractual obligation that is binding on me to pay this debt. This is NOT a request for verification or proof of my mailing address, but a request for VALIDATION made pursuant to 15 USC 1692g Sec. 809 ( b ) of the FDCPA. I respectfully request that your offices provide me with competent evidence that I have any legal obligation to pay you. At this time I will also inform you that if your offices have or continue to report invalidated information to any of the XXXX major credit bureaus ( XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX ), this action might constitute fraud under both federal and state laws. Due to this fact, if any negative mark is found or continues to report on any of my credit reports by your company or the company you represent, I will not hesitate in bringing legal action against you and your client for the following. Violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Defamation of Character I am sure your legal staff will agree that non-compliance with this request could put your company in serious legal trouble with the FTC and other state or federal agencies. If your offices are able to provide the proper documentation as requested in the following declaration, I will require XXXX days to investigate this information and during such time all collection activity must cease and desist. Also, during this validation period, if any action is taken which could be considered detrimental to any of my credit reports, I will consult with legal counsel for suit. This includes any listing of any information to a credit- reporting repository that could be inaccurate or invalidated. If your offices fail to respond to this validation request within XXXX days from the date of your receipt, all references to this account must be deleted and completely removed from my credit file and a copy of such deletion request shall be sent to me immediately. It would be advisable that you and your client assure that your records are in order before I am forced to take legal action. CREDITOR/DEBT COLLECTOR DECLARATION Please provide the following : Agreement with your client that grants you the authority to collect on this alleged debt. Agreement that bears the signature of the alleged debtor wherein XXXX agreed to pay the creditor. Any insurance claims been made by any creditor regarding this account. Any Judgments obtained by any creditor regarding this account. Name and address of alleged creditor. Name on file of alleged debtor. Alleged account number. Address on file for alleged debtor. Amount of alleged debt. Date this alleged debt became payable. Date of original charge off or delinquency. XXXX that this debt was assigned or sold to collector. Complete accounting of alleged debt. Commission for debt collector if collection efforts are successful. Please provide the name and address of the bonding agent for PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES in case legal action becomes necessary. Your claim can not and WILL NOT be considered if any portion of the above is not completed and returned with copies of all requested documents. This is a request for validation made pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Please allow XXXX days for processing after I receive this information back. Best Regards XXXX XXXX XXXX Federal Trade Commission
Company Response:
State: TX
Zip: 78717
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2022-11-25
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2022-11-25
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt was result of identity theft
Consumer Complaint: This complaint is regarding account information below that has not been investigated and no information given. Its been over 2 months with no information given to me regarding these accounts. I have no knowledge of these companies and they shouldnt be reporting as I never gave permission for the reporting per Section 1681a -I sent correspondence to the Credit Bureaus regarding this. I was never notified in writing per 15 U.S.C 1692ag prior to accounts being on my credit report, within 5 days. Moreover, these accounts violate debt collections, and abusive and unfair practices per section 1692f ( 1 ) adding additional amounts.
Company Response:
State: NY
Zip: 10462
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2022-11-25
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2022-11-26
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt is not yours
Consumer Complaint: I received a phone call from this company, Portfolio Recovery Associates , LLC. back in XX/XX/2022. They stated they were a debt collection company. I asked for what debt? They couldn't tell me without asking for my personal information. I provided the basic info, enough for them to tell me who they were. I had never heard of them or the alleged debt that I allegedly owe. They claimed that I owe them, {$1300.00}. I asked them if they have a signed contract or promissory note from me stating I owe them, They said that it isn't required and that I owe them the money. I stated that if they do not have a piece of paper with my signature on it stating that I owe them, then I do not. I then proceeded to hang up. They then in turn have called me daily at minimum 6 times a day, never leaving a voicemail. I have no knowledge of this alleged debt and they will not stop harassing me. They have numerous times asked me for more information before they would investigate or even consider investigating. This is in clear violation.
Company Response:
State: FL
Zip: 33907
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2022-11-26
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2022-11-27
Issue: Improper use of your report
Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly
Consumer Complaint: In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act Portfolio Recovery Associates , LLC Account XXXX, has violated my rights. 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 also states a consumer report agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions.
Company Response:
State: FL
Zip: 33139
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2022-11-27
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2022-11-26
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt is not yours
Consumer Complaint: I received a phone call from this company, Portfolio Recovery Associates , LLC. back in XX/XX/2022. They stated they were a debt collection company. I asked for what debt? They couldn't tell me without asking for my personal information. I provided the basic info, enough for them to tell me who they were. I had never heard of them or the alleged debt that I allegedly owe. They claimed that I owe them, {$1200.00}. I asked them if they have a signed contract or promissory note from me stating I owe them, They said that it isn't required and that I owe them the money. I stated that if they do not have a piece of paper with my signature on it stating that I owe them, then I do not. I then proceeded to hang up. They then in turn have called me daily at minimum 6 times a day, never leaving a voicemail. I have no knowledge of this alleged debt and they will not stop harassing me. They have numerous times asked me for more information before they would investigate or even consider investigating. This is in clear violation.
Company Response:
State: FL
Zip: 33907
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2022-11-26
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2022-11-24
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt is not yours
Consumer Complaint: The consumer is here to dispute any alleged claims that you are now listing as a consumer debt on the consumer 's credit report as a federally protected consumer. In accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 USC 1692g Sec. 809 ( 8 ), the Consumer is asking you for validation ( FDCPA ).
Company Response:
State: IL
Zip: 601XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2022-11-24
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2022-11-24
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Subissue: Account status incorrect
Consumer Complaint: This account shows an inaccurate date of opening which differs from the date the original creditor states and they seem to believe this is accurate reporting. This collection account is also being reported as an open account which is not under FCRA compliance and is also inaccurate reporting!
Company Response:
State: TX
Zip: 77346
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2022-11-24
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2022-11-23
Issue: Improper use of your report
Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly
Consumer Complaint: In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the list of accounts has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681 : -Company 1 : Portfolio Recovery Associates XXXX amounts {$980.00}, and {$1000.00}. A certified letter was sent to them dated XX/XX/22. -Company 2 : XXXX XXXX XXXX {$4600.00} and {$3800.00} -Company 3 : XXXXXXXX XXXX {$1000.00} XXXXCompany 4 : XXXX XXXX {$1600.00} - Company 5 : XXXX XXXX XXXX- {$21000.00} 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 : States a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate
Company Response:
State: WA
Zip: 98118
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2022-11-23
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2022-11-23
Issue: False statements or representation
Subissue: Indicated you were committing crime by not paying debt
Consumer Complaint: I have been requesting this company provide me with validation of this alleged debt for clarification but I have not yet gotten any information as yet. I want to request the following information and determine my next actions.
Company Response:
State: TX
Zip: 752XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2022-11-23
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2022-11-24
Issue: Communication tactics
Subissue: Called before 8am or after 9pm
Consumer Complaint: Called repeatedly by Portfolio recovery at XXXX and at XXXX. I had a debt with them previously but it has been removed for 6 months now.
Company Response:
State: FL
Zip: 34772
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2022-11-24
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A