Debt collection -- Written notification about debt -- Complaint #4591619
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 4591619
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: Credit card debt
Issue: Written notification about debt
Sub-Issue: Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
State: Illinois
ZIP Code: 60617
Date Received: 2021-07-31T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-07-31T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Tags: Servicemember
Consumer Narrative
This complaint is being sent to you in response to a listing on my credit report. Be advised that this is not a refusal to pay, but a notice sent pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act., 15 USC 1692G ( Section 809 ) that your claim is disputed, and validation is requested. I must demand proof of this debt, specifically the alleged contract or any other instrument bearing my signature, as well as proof of your authority in this matter. Absent of such proof, you must correct any erroneous reports of this past debt as mine. I ask you to provide the following information 1. Please evidence your authorization under 15 USC 1692 ( e ) and 15 USC 1692 ( F ) in this alleged matter? 2. What is your authorization of law for your collection of information? 3. What is your authorization of law for your collection of this alleged debt? 4. Please evidence your authorization to do business or operate in this state? 5. Please evidence proof of the alleged debt, specifically the alleged contract or other instruments bearing my signature? 6. Please provide a complete account history, including any charges added to this collection agency or any account? 7. List of all names and contact information of all employees that was spoke to regarding this account or collection? You have thirty ( 30 ) days from the receipt of this notice to respond. Your failure to response, on point in writing, hand signed, and in a timely manner, will work as a waiver to any and all of your claims in this matter, and will entitle me to presume you have placed this on my credit report in error and that this matter is permanently closed. Provide the proof or correct the record and remove this invalid debt from all sources to which you have reported it. For the purpose of 15 USC 1692 et seq, this notice has the same effect as a dispute to the validity of the alleged debt and a dispute to the validity of your claims. This notice is an attempt to correct your records, and any information received from you will be collected as evidence should further action be deemed necessary. This is a request for information only, and is not a statement, election or waiver of status Regards, XXXX XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #4591619 about?
Complaint #4591619 was filed against Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC regarding Debt collection specifically about Written notification about debt. It was received by the CFPB on 2021-07-31T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with explanation". 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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