Consumer complaint received 2025-08-24 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXPortfolio Recovery Associates, LLC  \nDisputes Department  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXSubject: Formal Request for Debt Verification and Validation Under the FDCPA\n\nDear Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC ,\n\nI am writing to formally request both verification and validation of the alleged debt you claim I owe, in accordance with my rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Section 809(b). Verification and validation are distinct legal concepts, and I demand that you provide both.\n\nVerification is the process of confirming whether I actually owe the debt, as referenced in Chaudhry v. Gallerizzo, 174 F.3d 394 (4th Cir. 1999). According to Black\'s Law Dictionary, verification is defined as "an averment that the party pleading is ready to establish the truth of what he has set forth. ... The examination of a writing for the purpose of ascertaining its truth; or a certificate or affidavit that it is true." In McDonald v. Rosengarten, 134 III. 126, 25 N.E. (1890), the court explained that verification involves the "confirmation of the correctness, truth, or authenticity of a pleading, account, or other paper, by an affidavit, oath, or deposition." Other courts, such as in Summerfield v.\nPhoenix Assur. Co. (C. C.) 65 Fed. 296 (1922) and Patterson v. Brooklyn, 6 App. Div. 127, 40 N.Y. Supp. 581 (1898), have reiterated this legal principle. \n\nTherefore, I request the following:\n1.    Proof that I am legally responsible for the debt in question.\n2.    A verified statement of the original creditor and the contract or agreement that created the debt.\nValidation is necessary to confirm the legitimacy of this debt before any further action can be taken, as referenced in Spears v. Brennan, 745 N.E. 2d 862 Ind. App. (2001). Black\'s Law Dictionary defines validation as "assessing an action to determine it is complete, correct, implemented, and delivering the correct outcome." Oxford defines it as "to check or prove the validity or accuracy of something," and Merriam-Webster explains it as "to show the existence or truth of, by evidence." \n\nTo this end, I am requesting that you provide:\n1.    Validation of the debt, including a breakdown of how the amount was calculated, itemizing any interest, fees, or charges added to the original balance.\n2.    Documentation proving that your agency is authorized to collect the debt on behalf of the original creditor.\n3.    Any judgment or legal order obtained against me regarding this debt (if applicable).\n4.    Proof that the debt is not time-barred under the statute of limitations in my state.\n\nUntil you provide both verification and validation of the debt, I request that you cease all collection activities, including reporting this alleged debt to any credit reporting agencies, as required by the FDCPA.\n\nPlease respond with the requested information within 30 days of receipt of this letter. \n\nIf you cannot provide the necessary verification and validation, I expect you to remove any record of this debt and cease all collection efforts.\n\nThank you for your immediate attention to this matter. I look forward to receiving the proper documentation.\n\nSincerely,XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief