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: 6207027

Date Received: 2022-11-15

Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed

Subissue: Debt was result of identity theft

Consumer Complaint: Between XX/XX/2016 and XX/XX/2016, I was a victim of identity theft. Someone had stolen my purse with all my personal belongings in it and started opening all kinds of credit card accounts ( 4 in total ) in my name they even went as far as changing my address through the postal service I ended up finding out when they tried to open a XXXX XXXX account, but didn't know I already had one and XXXX XXXX contacted me and I contacted the police about the identity theft

Company Response:

State: WA

Zip: 98499

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-11-15

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 6202726

Date Received: 2022-11-14

Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem

Subissue: Investigation took more than 30 days

Consumer Complaint: Portfolio Recovery Associates response to my validation request I discovered they totally ignored my request and did what they felt was sufficient. However, what they provided is NOT in compliance with the FCRA. The following is what I asked them to provide and what is required by FCRA. Sending me copies of bills does not validate this debt no matter how much they would like me to accept it. I asked for the following ... .. 1 ) The description of the procedure used to determine the accuracy and completeness of the information. 2 ) Name, address, and telephone number of each person contacted regarding this alleged account. 3 ) A copy of any documents provided bearing my signature, showing that I have a legally binding contractual obligation to pay them the exact amount claimed. 4 ) proof they are authorized to collect the debt. They failed to provide any of the above information.THEY HAVE NOT RESPONDED TO MY LAST REQUEST THUS, BY LAW, THIS ACCOUNT MUST BE REMOVED FROM MY CREDIT REPORT.

Company Response:

State: GA

Zip: 30214

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-11-14

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 6202605

Date Received: 2022-11-14

Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem

Subissue: Investigation took more than 30 days

Consumer Complaint: Portfolio Recovery Associates response to my validation request I discovered they totally ignored my request and did what they felt was sufficient. However, what they provided is NOT in compliance with the FCRA. The following is what I asked them to provide and what is required by FCRA. Sending me copies of bills does not validate this debt no matter how much they would like me to accept it. I asked for the following ... .. 1 ) The description of the procedure used to determine the accuracy and completeness of the information. 2 ) Name, address, and telephone number of each person contacted regarding this alleged account. 3 ) A copy of any documents provided bearing my signature, showing that I have a legally binding contractual obligation to pay them the exact amount claimed. 4 ) proof they are authorized to collect the debt. They failed to provide any of the above information.THEY HAVE NOT RESPONDED TO MY LAST REQUEST THUS, BY LAW, THIS ACCOUNT MUST BE REMOVED FROM MY CREDIT REPORT.

Company Response:

State: GA

Zip: 30214

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-11-14

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 6202425

Date Received: 2022-11-14

Issue: Communication tactics

Subissue: You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying

Consumer Complaint: I do not owe this debt. A different company I have no affiliation with or ever have permissions to is trying to contact me and while at work after multiple times of being told I dont owe them anything due no affiliations. The debt has been written off and closed with no attempt in my part to be able to pay because it has been close after telling them Covid affected my pay

Company Response:

State: MA

Zip: 02302

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-11-14

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 6202244

Date Received: 2022-11-14

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: I continue to ask both the credit agency and the furnisher, to please provide me with verification of the debt in question, because I have an adult son with the same exact name. XXXX continues to put addresses that I have not lived at, but my son has on my credit profile. When I have reached out to both about not only the method or verification, but also some kind of proof. They both just send me letters saying it has been verified. I sent these same issues to XXXX and they have all been removed. XXXX and XXXX continue to play these games saying its been verified or they update it with even more wrong information. I have attached screen shots from both credit bureaus of the accounts in question, and Im asking for physical proof to not only be sent to me, but also a copy sent to the CFPB as well. I want all these negative accounts that have no proof of belonging to me removed from ALL my credit reports. XXXX XXXX XXXX not only have different dates closed, and is also missing payment history, and the information on the account is incomplete. Offer some physical proof this account does indeed belong to me or remove it! XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX is also missing information on payment history. Please provide some physical proof that is account belongs to me, or remove it! XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX this account is showing different close dates and missing payment history. This account is incomplete. Please provide physical proof this account does belong to me or remove it! XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Is missing payment history, shows inaccurate information and shows late 120 days back-to-back months. Please provide physical proof this account belongs to me or remove it! XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX This account shows inaccurate XXXX shows the account closed XX/XX/20 and XXXX shows it closed in XXXX with back-to-back 120 months. Not sure how this was verified as accurate with all this mistakes. Please show proof this account belongs to me or remove it! XXXX XXXX XXXX This account is on my report multiple times with different information. I have an active XXXX account that I sin good standing and they have this mixed negative account on my reports also. I have missing information, inaccurate information. Please provide proof that the NEGATIVE accounts on my account belong to me with some kind of physical proof. If not remove the NEGATIVE accounts from my profiles! Portfolio Recovery Associates # XXXXXXXX This account is missing payment information, and has yet to verify that it belongs to me. Please provide some type of proof this account belongs to me. How was it opened and closed in the same month with missing payment history.

Company Response:

State: PA

Zip: 152XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-11-14

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 6200537

Date Received: 2022-11-15

Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed

Subissue: Debt is not yours

Consumer Complaint: I, XXXX : XXXXXXXX XXXX speaking for myself in this claim. PORTFOLIO RC is illegally reporting on my account. Cease and Desist all forms of communication. You lack my permission to communicate on any debt pursuant to 15 usc 1692c ( a ). Negative reporting is defamation of character. according to 15 usc 1692k ( a ) ( 1 ) I have the right to collect ACTUAL DAMAGES. This negative reporting on my credit report has cost me securing a new car. PORTFOLIO RC is extorting me by reporting on my credit for this alleged debt. Cease and desist communication. You will receive a letter in writing via certified mail. To avoid any statements about this not pertaining to PORTFOLIO RC for whatever the reason, I have included, for your convenience the laws stated. I am entitled to remedy as a federally protected consumer and simply request you remove your reporting or I will fully exercise my rights and seek remedy in full.

Company Response:

State: VA

Zip: 220XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-11-15

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 6199527

Date Received: 2022-11-14

Issue: Written notification about debt

Subissue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt

Consumer Complaint: I respectfully request to be provided proof of this alleged item, specifically the contract, note or other instrument bearing my signature. Failing that, the item must be deleted from the report as soon as possible. The listed item is entirely inaccurate and incomplete, and as such represents a very serious error in your reporting. Please delete this misleading information. Under federal law, you have XXXX ( XXXX ) days to complete your re-investigation. Be advised that the description of the procedure used to determine the accuracy and completeness of the information is hereby requested as well, to be provided within XXXX ( XXXX ) days of the completion of your re-investigation.

Company Response:

State: GA

Zip: 30260

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-11-14

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 6198863

Date Received: 2022-11-13

Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed

Subissue: Debt was result of identity theft

Consumer Complaint: Demanding that these fraudulent accounts to be remove immediately. This is violation of my consumer rights, and defamation of my character. I did do any busy with this company and I didn't give prior consent to contact me and I am requesting for Portfolio recovery associates to cease and desist. Attached is the ftc report Portfolio recovery associates.

Company Response:

State: NY

Zip: 10460

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-11-13

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 6194528

Date Received: 2022-11-12

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Account information incorrect

Consumer Complaint: I have disputed this account multiple times, and this company continuously states it is reporting accurately. In XXXX response to CFPB complaint ( XXXX ) the company clearly states XXXX purchased the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX. ( XXXX XXXX ) MasterCard credit card account ending in XXXX from XXXX XXXX, together with the right to receive payment of the balance due on the account, on or about XX/XX/2018. The letter dated provided clearly states your credit card account with a balance of {$690.00} was acquired by Portfolio Recovery Associates , LLC on or about XX/XX/2018. This letter was dated XX/XX/2018!

Company Response:

State: TX

Zip: 77346

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-11-12

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 6194193

Date Received: 2022-11-12

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: This account is paid, me and the collection company make a agreement, PAID TO DELETE from my credit report, please remove this account from my credit report. Account name XXXX XXXX XXXX Account number XXXX Account type XXXX XXXX XXXX Individual Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Status Closed. {$1.00}, XXXX written off. Status updated XX/XX/XXXX XXXX

Company Response:

State: CT

Zip: 06111

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-11-12

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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