Debt collection -- Attempts to collect debt not owed -- Complaint #5866159
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5866159
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-Issue: Debt is not yours
State: Tennessee
ZIP Code: XXXXX
Date Received: 2022-08-10T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-08-10T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
XXXX have never had an account with this company PORTFOLIO RC XXXX, XXXX and XXXX, REMOVE from all credit agencies from reporting. XXXX means any natural person obligated or allegedly obligated to pay any debt. According to 15 U.S. Code 1692a ( XXXX ) XXXXThis letter is in pursuing 15 U.S. Code 1692c ( c ) Ceasing communication XXXX am the consumer mentioneXXXX XXXX 15 U.S. code 1692a ( XXXX ) You are PORTFOLIO RECOVERY the debt collector 15 U.S. Code1692a ( XXXX XXXX I am invoking specified remedies under use 15 U.S. code 1692c ( c ) ( XXXX ) as a creditor I am demanding you to terminate all farther efforts pursing to 15 U.S. Code 1692c ( c ) ( XXXX ) XXXX.I am the executor under the 15 U.S. Code 1692c ( d ) pursing to 15 U.S. Code 1692d A debt collector may not engage in any conduct the natural consequence of which is to harass, oppress, or abuse any person in connection with the collection of a debt. Without limiting the general application of the foregoing, the following conduct is a violation of this section : ( XXXX ) ( XXXX ) and ( XXXX ) XXXXAccording to 15 U.S. Code 1962e ( XXXX ) Communicating or threatening to communicate to any person credit information which is known, or which should be known to be false, including the failure to communicate that a disputed debt is disputed. XXXX15 U.S. Code 1692e ( XXXX ) The false representation or implication that accounts have been turned over to innocent purchasers for value. XXXX mentioned in the 15 U.S. Code 692f Unfair practices ( XXXX ) XXXXWhile pursuing to 1692g ( b ) while the debt collector shall cease collection of the debt, or any disputed portion thereof, until the debt collector obtains verification of the debt. XXXX15 U.S. Code 1692k Civil Liability ( a ) Amount of damages Except as otherwise provided by this section, any debt collector who fails to comply with any provision of this subchapter with respect to any person is liable to such person in an amount equal to the sum of ( XXXX ) ( XXXX ) ( A ) ( B ) ( XXXX ) XXXX. Mentioned in 15 U.S. Code 1681a ( XXXX ) ( XXXX ) Restriction on sharing of medical information. Except for information or any communication of information disclosed as provided in section 1681b ( g ) ( XXXX ) of this title, the exclusions in paragraph ( XXXX ) shall not apply with respect to information disclosed to any person related by common ownership or affiliated by corporate control, if the information is ( A ) ( B ) ( C ) Ive pointed out many violations your company is in pertaining to the U.S. Code 1692 and 1681.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5866159 about?
Complaint #5866159 was filed against Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC regarding Debt collection specifically about Attempts to collect debt not owed. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-08-10T12:00:00-05:00.
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?
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How do I file a similar complaint?
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