Date Received: 2021-12-28
Issue: Written notification about debt
Subissue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Consumer Complaint: On XX/XX/XXXX I received a notice in the mail from Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC Stating that they are responding to my dispute with documents that would prove the account in question was valid. ( I have the documents attached. The documents they sent were bills and statements. This is a violation pursuant to 15 USC 1692g - Validation of debts which states the 5 requirements that validate a debt. It does not once mention a bill or statement. This is a XXXX $ violation per each action pursuant to 15 USC 1692k- Civil Liability. This company has mailed me on over XXXX different occasions after I sent them a cease and desist letter without even sending me the proper documents. That places them also in violation pursuant to 15 USC 1692c ( C ) Ceasing communication this is another XXXX $ violation. I am seeking damages because this company will not comply with federal law and it will not invoke my specific remedy to resolve this issue. Attached I have proof I sent them a cease and desist. I also have proof they sent me bills instead of the XXXX requirements under 15 USC 1692g. I also have proof that this company keeps sending me mail every month after they received a cease and desist. This company is also reporting this information to atleast XXXX other companies without my consent or proof it has been a judgment against me according to 15 USC 1681b- permissible purpose this is another violation. I have proof of cease and desist attached with the return receipts to prove they received them. They sent me letters on XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX all are violations XXXX $ per occasion.
Company Response:
State: TN
Zip: 38128
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2021-12-28
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2021-12-27
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt is not yours
Consumer Complaint: PORTFOLIO updated the balance of account XXXX by making a payment of XXXX $ to re-age the collection account that is not owned by me. This is aganist law FCRA Section 605 ( c ).
Company Response:
State: TX
Zip: 75254
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2021-12-27
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2021-12-27
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Subissue: Account status incorrect
Consumer Complaint: I have been disputing this account a couple of times since this is causing too much damage on my credit report. Account is showing Open when it fact it was paid years ago.
Company Response:
State: TX
Zip: 76107
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2021-12-27
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2021-12-27
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Subissue: Investigation took more than 30 days
Consumer Complaint: I filed a dispute in regards on incorrect information on my credit report, and it has been well over XXXX. I haven't received any investigation information regarding my report.
Company Response:
State: FL
Zip: 33309
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2021-12-27
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2021-12-27
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Subissue: Investigation took more than 30 days
Consumer Complaint: 1. PORTFOLIO RECOVERY Account Number:XXXX Please correct this inaccurate information on my credit report. I recently pulled my credit report from your Bureau and my attorneys and I had a chance to go over my credit report and in amazement, that you have decided to report me 30 days late on this account in XX/XX/XXXX. I immediately disputed this information with PORTFOLIO RECOVERY and the results of the investigation came back " verified ''. Not only was I never late on this account, but according to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), the information furnisher is required to notify me of the insertion of negative listings. Since I have disputed the lates with the creditor, and you obviously " verified '' them, I am very curious as to what kinds of " records '' you may have for this alleged account. I am very confident that you are in violation of the ( FCRA ) and ( FCBA ) sections ( 1666, 1666a. 1666b., and 1666c. ) as stated below : 1666. Correction of billing errors ( b ) Billing error ( 4 ) The creditor 's failure to reflect properly on a statement, a payment made by the obligor or a credit issued to the obligor. ( 5 ) A computation error or similar error of an accounting nature of the creditor on a statement. ( 6 ) Failure to transmit the statement required under section 1637 ( b ) of this title to the last address of the obligor which has been disclosed to the creditor, unless that address was furnished less than twenty days before the end of the billing cycle for which the statement is required. ( 7 ) Any other error described in regulations of the Bureau. 1666a. Regulation of credit reports ( a ) Reports by creditor on obligor 's failure to pay amount regarded as billing error After receiving a notice from an obligor as provided in section 1666 ( a ) of this title, a creditor or his agent may not directly or indirectly threaten to report to any person adversely on the obligor 's credit rating or credit standing because of the obligor 's failure to pay the amount indicated by the obligor under section 1666 ( a ) ( 2 ) of this title, and such amount may not be reported as delinquent to any third party until the creditor has met the requirements of section 1666 of this title and has allowed the obligor the same number of days ( not less than ten ) thereafter to make payment as is provided under the credit agreement with the obligor for the payment of undisputed amounts. ( b ) Reports by creditor on delinquent amounts in dispute ; notification of obligor of parties notified of delinquency If a creditor receives a further written notice from an obligor that an amount is still in dispute within the time allowed for payment under subsection ( a ) of this section, a creditor may not report to any third party that the amount of the obligor is delinquent because the obligor has failed to pay an amount which he has indicated under section 1666 ( a ) ( 2 ) of this title, unless the creditor also reports that the amount is in dispute and, at the same time, notifies the obligor of the name and address of each party to whom the creditor is reporting information concerning the delinquency. ( c ) Reports by creditor of subsequent resolution of delinquent amounts A creditor shall report any subsequent resolution of any delinquencies reported pursuant to subsection ( b ) to the parties to whom such delinquencies were initially reported. 1666b. Timing of payments ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date. Because I take my credit very seriously, I contacted every name and account that was listed on the report. I was again very shocked by the multiple names, account numbers and figures. Included with this letter, is every letter written to those who have hampered my ability to obtain credit. I believe that any judge that looks over the report would agree that it is a violation of both the FCRA, CCPA and FACTA. The following accounts were listed on your report and I have demanded from them a full accounting and five years worth of records to see if their accounts were in violation of the FAIR CREDIT BILLING ACT ( FCBA ). We also demanded signed contracts, agreements or any legal paperwork that would tie us to the following accounts. Under the FCRA, you are required to conduct an investigation on this account if I request it. I DEMAND to see all 100 % verifiable proof that I was indeed Verifiably late on these accounts and the creditor fulfilled its obligations under ( FCBA 1666 ( a ) ( 2 ) ), As I was never notified of a billing delinquency on my accounts, which the creditor must do under section ( FCBA1666 ( b ) ( 6 ). I DEMAND to see proof that I was mailed my statement to the correct address notifying me of both payment due date and delinquency of payment on the account. If you can not provide 100 % Verifiable proof and proper documentation that the CREDITOR fulfilled its obligations under the ( FCBA ) and ( FCRA ), I therefore demand these late payments be removed from my account or I will be forced to be in contact with the Attorney General of my State and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. I therefore am submitting my written request to you to conduct an investigation. Per the FCRA, you have 30 days to conduct this investigation and respond to my request. If you do not respond within this time period, per the FCRA, you must remove this negative information. Thank you for your time, XXXX XXXX SS # : XXXX Date of Birth : XX/XX/XXXX BCC : Consumer Financial Protection Bureau po box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244
Company Response:
State: RI
Zip: 02905
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2021-12-27
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2021-12-26
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt is not yours
Consumer Complaint: On XX/XX/XXXX Portfolio recovery reported a {$470.00} collection account to my credit report, I contacted them explaining i never owed this debt however they said " I actually made payments on it '' which never happened they said this was a XXXX card and it had a New York address on it, I contacted XXXX they stated that my account is 100 % clear and i don't owe anything to them, After back and forth i learned that this debt belongs to XXXXXXXX XXXX which i contacted they said they'll file a report and they'll mail me the result within 60 days I've never gotten a single letter. On XX/XX/XXXX and 2 years prior to that I was literally living over XXXX miles away from the address they stated. I disputed the item to the credit bureaus but to my shock it came back validated. This collection impacted my credit with XXXX points and made it way harder for me to obtain credit. Portfolio recovery with XXXX rating from the XXXX XXXX XXXX insisted that i owe the debt, even though i gave up to their scam and paid them the money they'll still be on my report for 7 years, I believe that's highly illegal to play with some random people life 's like that. I've got in touch with multiple media outlets and gon na share my story if CFPB did nothing to my case.
Company Response:
State: TX
Zip: 78613
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2021-12-26
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2021-12-25
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Subissue: Investigation took more than 30 days
Consumer Complaint: A validation of debt letter under Fair Debt Collections Practice Act was sent to Portfolio Recovery Associates but they did not follow the requests of the letter within 30 days. A certified receipt from the united states postal service accompanied the letter to prove they received it. Up to present day they have not provided an original contract that bears my signature. They also failed to provide an affidavit of claim & a certification of authority. Due to their blatant negligence the alleged debt from Portfolio Recovery is considered fraudulent and invalid.
Company Response:
State: PA
Zip: 190XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2022-01-04
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2021-12-25
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt is not yours
Consumer Complaint: Portfolio Recovery calls day or night everyday. Have told them over phone its not mine and they harass and immediate call back a couple of hours later and the rest of the week. They never provided written documentation confirming account and have reported to credit bureau multiple times after removed.
Company Response:
State: TX
Zip: 78132
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2021-12-25
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2021-12-23
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Subissue: Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
Consumer Complaint: I received a collection notice dated XX/XX/2021 for the amount of {$420.00} with a debt collector I have no written or verbal contract with. I have found them in violation of the following codes ; 15 USC 1692b ( 2 ), 15 USC 1692b ( 5 ), 15 USC 1692c ( B ), 15 USC 1692d ( 1 ), 15 USC 1692d ( 2 ), 15 USC 1692g ( 3 ), 15 USC 1692g ( 4 ), 15 USC 1692g ( 5 ).
Company Response:
State: TX
Zip: 79912
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2022-01-04
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2021-12-23
Issue: Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly
Subissue: Contacted your employer
Consumer Complaint: This company has called my job and has pretended that there is a court case against me. They call my phone 2 times a day. I dont have any debt with this company and their accusations are fraudulent.
Company Response:
State: CA
Zip: 91941
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2021-12-23
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A