Date Received: 2017-09-01T00:00:00
Product: Credit card debt
Issue: Written notification about debt
Consumer Consent Provided to Share Complaint: Consent provided
Consumer Complaint: I do NOT have a signed contract nor any contract with Portfolio Recovery Associates. I have never done business with this company. They failed to provide me with a signed contract that validates them to collect this debt. I am not liable for this collection from XXXX XXXX. I am not responsible for this debt with Portfolio Recovery Associates.
Company: PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC
State/Zip: GA 302XX
Company Response to Complaint: Closed with explanation
Was Company Response Timely: Yes
Did Consumer Dispute Company Response: N/A
Complaint ID: 2656323
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