They keep calling my number and I'M ON THE DO NOT CALL LIST .. AND I'M GETTING VERY TIRED OF THIS. I DON'T HAVE A DEBT, IT WAS PAID OFF IN A BANKRUCTY IN 2001

Thank You for sharing that, they keep calling me about an account that I paid of in 2006, it still shows on my credit report ( same account both closed and open simultaneously, any advice?)

You might want to check this link out:  http://hamptonroads.com/2013/09/portfolio-rec ... -autodial-proof

They are known to scam people for debts that they don't have.  47% of their cases they don't have proof of or are past statue of limitations. Which is why they are going through a lawsuit.

http://hamptonroads.com/2013/09/portfolio-rec ... -autodial-proof

I would keep those letters that they send you. They may take you to court and that could show a form as harassment.

Portfolio Recovery is in a lawsuit. Out of all the accounts they have, 47% of them either have no proof of there being a debt or have passed statue of limitations time.
http://hamptonroads.com/2013/09/portfolio-rec ... -autodial-proof

They're not getting my real name off of here. Not a chance. What I AM tired of is the several different numbers calling all the time. They've managed to make it on my blocked callers list. My cell phone has this really fantastic feature, so I don't have to put up with this crap. They've even called on Sundays! I'm done with going through my recent incoming calls list.

Done with PRA and their vultures. Past done. They likely got my info off of a recently opened account, as I'm trying to improve my credit score so I don't have to pay massive deposits on utilities in the future. If they could legitimately collect from me, they would have already had my contact information BEFORE this. So what's next for them? Sending me vaguely threatening letters? I have a shredder for that. It will make excellent mulch.

The worst part is that I'm laid off for the summer. Good luck squeezing blood from a stone, boys. The past few years have sucked economically, and I hope y'all shut down because of it. More so, you're trying to collect on a debt that has been discharged, and I've had to count it as income on my taxes. So you really can kiss my a***.

I got a call from them in Dubuque IA.

It's a good thing I am paying my Capitol one charge from my checking account...
Thanks 4 the heads up everyone.

I get calls from this number and I never answer...they never leave a message. In reading the other posts I can say I won't be answering any future calls!

These bottom feeding slugs have called twice today (a Saturday), two hours apart.

NEVER ANSWER any of their plethora of "ghost" numbers!

Wat this for a bulshit Company: http://www.gomopa.net/Pressemitteilungen.html?id=1320

they've been harassing and threatening me for years in search of someone with the same name as me. it seems the only way to stop them is to kill them.

These f****rs do no leave messages and are relentless b*****ds

They not only call me at work, on my cell but also call everyone in my family.

How do you figure that you owe them money? Have you ever done any business with Portfoolio? Have you ever received any goods or services from these bottom-feeding vermin? OTOH, has Portfoolio Recovery documented and verified a debt they claim they bought from some bank that had written it off 15 years ago (and got generous tax breaks for the bad debt.)?  Can they prove this is your debt?  I forced these vermin to answer my inquiry to them by complaining to the state attorney general's office -- consumer protection -- their lawyer wrote back in black and white the admission that the debt could not be verified. So, has the so-called debt they say you owe them been verified?  He also said they bought the line in a printout (from some bank I never heard of) in 2001, though they never started their harassment campaign until 2009. Statute of limitations, anybody? (That would only apply if they could verify the debt, which they can't, so back to square one...)Tell them to take a very long walk off a very short pier. You owe them nothing.

A-Holes.  There is nothing you can do.  I have proven it is not me - they stop for a while then start up again.  My advice:  play games with them - waste there time etc etc.

Doesnt leave message

if everyone would please take the time and report these parasites to the ftc or the attorney generals office even both maybe it will end.? willing to try just about anything at this point. they have been harassing  me for months and are relentless in their pursuit. the account in question is from 2003 and is not even mine!!!  they are insisting it is and i pay it. my credit report is clean.  they are not now or ever have been on it. bottom line is if you are going through the same thing from these losers...save yourself the stress and second guessing and DON'T REPLY, RESPOND OR ANYTHING FOR THAT MATTER!!!

They say there from Portfoliorecov and say I owe 200 dollars from back in 2003. Now why isn't the FCC taking care of the scammers and doing something about it? I am not a very healthy person and this just makes me mad that people are aloud to do this in THE USA. Come on FCC we pay you to do your job now get rid of these scammers and etc.

These fudgepackers call me from 20 different numbers for an account that isnt even on my credit report anymore.

I do believe that I do owe them money but at this time I can't afford to pay them so its easier to ignore them. One day one of their callers will get a lucky day and I will answer ready to pay and they will get an easy commission. Until then I set them to a silent ring tone and make their calls not vibrate.  It works well and allows me to keep on task at work. Once of these days I will pay them and when that is finally done with they can then kiss my a**.

They will never stop calling you and may be ruining your credit with no right to do do. You should contact a consumer debt lawyer for a free consultation. Portfolio Recovery routinely violates Federal consumer debt laws and if there is a case you could sue them (at no cost to you) and win thousands in Federal court. Calling frequently on your cell phone without your permission could be considered a violation. Keep track of the time and dates they call and take the information with you to the lawyer. Even if someone still owes the money they don't have the right to break the laws.

Said we had an old debt they were trying to collect.  I asked them to NEVER call my number again. said they were based in Norfolk Virginia.

Thanks to all who wrote. Your help is greatly appreciated. I have yet to answer this number. From what I have read, I NEVER will.

They called me at 11.02 AM. Just saw caller ID. In 2004 they had tried to harass me by mail for some alleged library bill incurred in 1987. A  very small amount which had so-called "multiplied with interest" to $800. I was in college in 1987, they got that part right but I didn't recall not paying library dues. I had my lawyer send them a letter mentioning statute of limitation ( 5 yrs in NY) and threatened to file a complaint against their license for violating Fair Credit act, my consumer rights or something like that. They stopped at that time. I am surpised they are still in business.  

Yep, another Portfolio Recovery number. Harassing A***OLES!

I use Cox telephone network and the number ringing is on the TV.  I hit the off button on my phone and I don't even listen to the ringing.

These lying scammers TRY to collect on debts past the statute of limitations as well as paid OFF debts.  
Do not fall PREY to their intimidation tactics !!!!

I'm with ya brother