Debt collection -- False statements or representation -- Complaint #5900131
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5900131
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: Nevada
ZIP Code: 89130
Date Received: 2022-08-20T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-08-20T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Portfolio Recovery is communicating and reporting on my credit reports in attempt to collect a debt on behalf of XXXX XXXX, account XXXX. After i requested debt validation on XX/XX/2022, on XX/XX/2022 Portfolio Recovery sent me a response in the mail with documentation stating they had the right to collect on this account, which is misleading and not true. I looked up on the XXXX that this company is not licensed to collect debt or practice debt collection in Nevada. Portfolio Recovery is violating my rights under the FDCPA by misleading me to think they had the legal right to collect on this account and is in noncompliance with Nevada legal statue ; XXXX XXXX ; XXXX required ; exception. 1.Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person shall not conduct within this State a collection agency or engage within this State in the business of collecting claims for others, or of soliciting the right to collect or receive payment for another of any claim, or advertise, or solicit, either in print, by letter, in person or otherwise, the right to collect or receive payment for another of any claim, or seek to make collection or obtain payment of any claim on behalf of another without having first applied for and obtained a license from the Commissioner.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5900131 about?
Complaint #5900131 was filed against Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC regarding Debt collection specifically about False statements or representation. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-08-20T12:00:00-05:00.
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
This analysis is AI-generated based on publicly available CFPB complaint data. It does not constitute financial or legal advice.