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Portfolio Recovery still calling after the CEASE&DESIST Letter

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Portfolio Recovery still calling after the CEASE&DESIST Letter

I need advice

In my previous post I stated that PRA sent me a 1099-C for old debt that they had purchased. I've had a Cease/Desist letter in place since 2005.   I sent them another Cease/Desist letter -- the confirmation says they received it on the 8th of Feb.

This morning 8:30 I received a call from Patsy 1-866-691-3568, wanting me to make payment arrangements on the old debt.  She said she was unaware of my letter.  Anywho, I told her that she should not contact me again unless they are responding to the DV letter. I told her that PCA made an unauthorized inquiry and did not have permissible purposes to access my credit file on Feb. 6th.  She said that they did because I owed them and that's why I received the 1099.  She then said that she needed to verify a few things her manager before continuing the conversation and asked if I could hold.  I said yes and then hung up.

Just a few minutes ago, I received a call from Mrs. Barnes 1-866-691-3568 ext. 45908. Asking me to call her immediately to discuss .....blah....blah.....

Does anyone know this individual ???? What's the next step I can take against them?  I don't want PCA to keep making unauthorized inquiries on my credit report.  I called TU and they said that in order for them to delete it, I must get something in writing from PCA. 

 

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Re: Portfolio Recovery still calling after the CEASE&DESIST Letter

do not return the call.....file a complaint with your AGs office and with theirs.
 
This is a letter to send for no PP   CMRRR    make any changes needed ( goes to CA NOT CRAs)
 
 
Non-PP Puller Company
Address
City State Zip Code
 
To Whom It May Concern:
 
I have noticed that you have placed an inquiry on my _________ credit file dated ________. As you probably know, Credit Reporting Agencies treat inquiries as a statement of fact and will not allow a consumer to dispute them. Since it is against federal law (Fair Credit Reporting Act -- 15 USC § 1681n(a)(1)(B) for an entity to view a consumer’s credit report without a "permissible purpose," I am writing to inquire as to your alleged purpose for doing so since I did not apply for employment with your organization nor did I request credit from your organization.
 
[Describe any additional details about the inquiry here if need be. For example, your a subscriber to XXXX monitoring service and XXXX company pulled a "hard inquiry" on one of your reports.]
 
Based on the evidence in my possession, this inquiry was performed under false pretenses as described in the clear language of the law. 15 USC §1681n(a)(1)(B ) states, in part, "in the case of liability of a natural person for obtaining a consumer report under false pretenses or knowingly without a permissible purpose, actual damages sustained by the consumer as a result of the failure or $1,000, whichever is greater;"
 
You are civilly liable to me in the amount of $1,000.00 for your willful violation of the law -- performing a "hard inquiry" on my __________ file without my permission. I do hope that we can settle this matter amicably. You can remove the inquiry within one (1) business day of the receipt of this notice. Or, we can meet in court where you will end up removing the inquiry, paying me the civil liability fine, punitive damages for my score drop, plus court and attorney fees. The choice is up to you.
Please contact me immediately at the address listed below.
 
Sincerely,
 
Consumer
Address
City State Zip Code




Message Edited by HappyDays on 02-15-2008 03:42 PM
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Anonymous
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Re: Portfolio Recovery still calling after the CEASE&DESIST Letter

Document EVERYTHING they are doing. They are in alot of violations now.
 
 
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Anonymous
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Re: Portfolio Recovery still calling after the CEASE&DESIST Letter

Happy Days,
 
I sent that letter to them already. I received confirmation too.
I'm going to contact the AG Tuesday since they're probably closed Monday.
 
I called a lawyer who handles stuff like this, but my appointment isn't until next week.
 
 
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Re: Portfolio Recovery still calling after the CEASE&DESIST Letter



camilleandbella wrote:
Happy Days,
 
I sent that letter to them already. I received confirmation too.
I'm going to contact the AG Tuesday since they're probably closed Monday.
 
I called a lawyer who handles stuff like this, but my appointment isn't until next week.
 
 


That just gives them more time to add to your pocket book. Smiley Very Happy
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Anonymous
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Re: Portfolio Recovery still calling after the CEASE&DESIST Letter

Take your time. You have up to 2 years to file on any violation and they can add up fast!
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Anonymous
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Re: Portfolio Recovery still calling after the CEASE&DESIST Letter

I'll continue to document everything....thanks for the advice...
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