Date Received: 2018-10-23T00:00:00.000
Product: I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Consumer Consent Provided to Share Complaint: Consent provided
Consumer Complaint: An account appeared on my credit report with a balance of {$950.00} When I disputed this on XXXX XXXX which is how I found this account. I was not able to get a resolution. since then I have received letters stating that this debt is beyond the statute of limitations yet the company is still reporting this debt that I have knowledge of ever obtaining or raking up.
Company: PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC
State/Zip: NY 112XX
Company Response to Complaint: Closed with explanation
Was Company Response Timely: Yes
Did Consumer Dispute Company Response: N/A
Complaint ID: 3053669
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