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: 5364692

Date Received: 2022-03-25

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: Upon checking my credit in XXXX of 2020 and noticed that I had a collections on my credit report from this office. Upon contacting the office, It has been over 6 months since I complained about this matter and they have not seen this resolved. This is having a negative impact on my credit score.I have requested validation of the debt over 3 times, and they have failed to produce this. Additionally, on their own website, they state if they can not validate this within 30 days, they will delete the information from all credit reporting agencies.

Company Response:

State: LA

Zip: 71118

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-03-25

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 5364494

Date Received: 2022-03-24

Issue: False statements or representation

Subissue: Attempted to collect wrong amount

Consumer Complaint: XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES XXXX PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT THAT WAS ALREADY REMOVED FROM MY CREDIT. THE ORIGINAL DEBTOR REMOVED THE DEBT AFTER I EXPLAIN THAT THE AMOUNT WAS TWICE THE CREDIT LIMIT.

Company Response:

State: TX

Zip: 78541

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-03-24

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 5364284

Date Received: 2022-03-24

Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action

Subissue: Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged

Consumer Complaint: Portfolio Recovery placed account # XXXX into collections without giving me proper notification of this debt. I sent in a letter requesting that send me proof this is my account and was later sent statements. This account was opened illegally by a relative that is now in prison for fraud. Because of the fraud that said person even went and filed bankruptcy without my consent. This has caused horrendous damage to my credit and has cost me business opportunities.

Company Response:

State: TX

Zip: 78260

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-03-24

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 5364061

Date Received: 2022-03-24

Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed

Subissue: Debt was result of identity theft

Consumer Complaint: My name is XXXX XXXX, a federally protected consumer, and I am making this complaint against Portfolio Recovery Associates , LLC for committing identity theft. I have never given Portfolio Recovery Associates , LLC any permission to use any of my identifying information to commit mail fraud or aggravated identity theft by contacting me about an alleged debt they claim I owe. I am aware that in accordance with Article 9, the assignment of a defaulted note is illegal. Both the assignee and the assigned are both liable for violations under 15 USC 1692e ( 12 ). I have not validated any alleged debt with Portfolio Recovery Associates , LLC, and my failure to dispute the validity of the alleged debt shall not be construed as an admission of liability. I have yet to receive any documentary evidence, such as a trilateral contract, giving Portfolio Recovery Associates , LLC any right to collect on this alleged debt. It is in my belief that Portfolio Recovery Associates , LLC are attempting unlawful extortionate activities and theft by deception by attempting to furnish false and deceptive forms. I have never received any documentation requesting validation from Portfolio Recovery Associates , LLC before they committed multiple violations under the FCRA and the FDCPA by furnishing this alleged debt to my consumer reports including but not limited to 15 USC 1692d ( 4 ) which the FTC defines as debt parking. If Portfolio Recovery Associates , LLC can not provide me with proof, such as a tracking number, that they attempted to lawfully validate this alleged debt with me, the consumer, prior to furnishing it on my consumer report, this has been a fraudulently furnished account with the forethought and malice as an attempt to bring harm to me and my financial reputation. I am legally refusing to pay this debt pursuant to 15 USC 1692c ( c ). I am demanding a cease and desist of all legal activity, communication, and collection activity of this and any alleged debts until Portfolio Recovery Associates , LLC can provide me with sufficient documentary evidence that I gave any legal obligation to pay them. If this documentation evidence can not be produced and Portfolio Recovery Associates , LLC continues its collection efforts, I will file for litigation for actual damages caused and Portfolio Recovery Associates , LLC will be held criminally liable for aggravated identity theft pursuant to 18 USC 1028A, extortion, theft by deception, securities fraud, and mail fraud. Upon the receipt of the documents herein and of this notice, you are now hereby notified Pursuant UCC 1-202f. Your prompt attention and response are both requested and required.

Company Response:

State: PA

Zip: 19149

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-03-24

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 5364041

Date Received: 2022-03-25

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Consumer Complaint: NOTICE TO AGENT IS NOTICE TO PRINCIPAL NOTICE TO PRINCIPAL IS NOTICE TO AGENT SILENCE IS ACQUIESCENCE. I recently received a copy of my consumer reports and I noticed inaccurate accounts reporting on my consumer report. this company is in clear violation of the law. Pursuant 15 USC1681B

Company Response:

State: OH

Zip: 44105

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-03-25

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 5360601

Date Received: 2022-03-23

Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed

Subissue: Debt is not yours

Consumer Complaint: I am a victim of the XXXX security breach, and I also have collection on my XXXX report that has not been removed after I disputed it with XXXX and XXXX and they removed it from my reports. The collection is from Portfolio Recovery in the amount of {$680.00}. I do not recognize this collection and it is negatively impacting my credit score with XXXX.

Company Response:

State: FL

Zip: 33055

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-03-23

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 5360537

Date Received: 2022-03-23

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Account information incorrect

Consumer Complaint: Portfolio Recovery ire-agings every account they have listed in my name after every inquiry.

Company Response:

State: MS

Zip: 389XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-03-23

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 5359714

Date Received: 2022-03-24

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Consumer Complaint: NOTICE TO AGENT IS NOTICE TO PRINCIPAL NOTICE TO PRINCIPAL IS NOTICE TO AGENT SILENCE IS ACQUIESCENCE. I recently received a copy of my consumer report and I noticed inaccurate accounts reporting on my consumer report this company is in clear violation of the law. Pursuant 15 USC1681B

Company Response:

State: PA

Zip: 19143

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-03-24

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 5359630

Date Received: 2022-03-24

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: NOTICE TO AGENT IS NOTICE TO PRINCIPAL NOTICE TO PRINCIPAL IS NOTICE TO AGENT SILENCE IS ACQUIESCENCE. I recently received a copy of my consumer report and I noticed inaccurate accounts reporting on my consumer report. this company is in clear violation of the law. Pursuant 15 USC1681B

Company Response:

State: PA

Zip: 19138

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-03-24

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 5359626

Date Received: 2022-03-24

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: I've written this company several times to ask for verification of this account along with my signature of proof. They are not able to provide me with this information. They have told me that they will not re-open my dispute. This account on my credit report is negatively affecting me. I'm not able to obtain credit nor a mortgage. I would like this removed from my credit report.

Company Response:

State: NY

Zip: 11208

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2022-03-24

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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