Debt collection -- False statements or representation -- Complaint #4546561
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 4546561
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: Credit card debt
Issue: False statements or representation
Sub-Issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount
State: Massachusetts
ZIP Code: 01841
Date Received: 2021-07-15T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-08-04T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Collection I want to inform you that I have never done any type of business with this company that claims to have any type of debts with them. I do not know and I repudiate the action of this company that in the first place violates 15 USC 1692 e ( 9 ) by making a false representation that they have some type of business with me. 2. violate 15USC1692e ( 2 ) ( a ). Mention the legal status of an alleged debt. 3. Violation 15 USC 1692e A debt collector may not use any false, misleading or misleading representation or means in connection with the collection of any debt. Without limiting the general application of the foregoing, the following conduct is a violation of this section : 4. Violation 15 USC 1692e ( 6 ) The false representation or implication that a sale, referral, or other transfer of any interest in a debt will cause the consumer. 5. Violation 15 USC 1692c ( a ) Without the consumer 's prior consent given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction, a debt collector may not communicate with a consumer regarding the collection of any debt... 6. Violation 15 USC 1692d ( 4 ) The announcement of the sale of any debt to coerce the payment of the debt. 7. Violation 15 USC 1692c ( b ) Except as provided in section 1692b of this title, without the prior consent of the consumer granted 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, their attorney, a consumer reporting agency if permitted by law, the creditor, creditor 's attorney, or debt collector 's attorney.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #4546561 about?
Complaint #4546561 was filed against Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC regarding Debt collection specifically about False statements or representation. It was received by the CFPB on 2021-07-15T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with non-monetary relief". The response was timely.
What is the risk level of this complaint?
See the risk assessment section for details on this complaint's risk profile.
How do I file a similar complaint?
You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. Select the appropriate product category (Debt collection) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC?
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Disclaimer
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