If someone starts a class action law suit against them, post it I am sure there are many of us who will join, they call me regarding a bill my son got from a college he never went to, I got it cleared up and they now have my number and address, LOVELY. I have no debt with them that I know of but I think they still have his..........LOSERS!!!

Just received a call from "Damian" at Portfolio Recovery Services asking for me but the Susan he asked for is not me.  He blurted out a SS# which is not mine.  I have an incredible memory for numbers and when I told him that I had memorized this person's SS# just as he spoke it he said he had me on a recording saying that I now knew it!  Don't they have to tell you in advance that the call is being recorded?

Saw number on caller ID says Portfolio Recovery 847-678-9710 no message left I don't have any past due bills so I don't know whats up with them the reason it says Schiller IL is because there is a town called Schiller Park , IL total scumbag of a place.

You can check with, your state's regulations on the statute of limitations.  In California, for example, they can only pursue you for 4 yrs on a non-judgment debt.  But, will stay on your credit report for at least 7 yrs.  If it is a judgment, it is good for 10 years and can be renewed for another 10. And judgments accrue interest of 10% anually.  If it is renewed, the amount of the original judgment, plus interest (which doubles the original amount) becomes the new judgment and amount due.  I know this because I use to be a collector for a law firm and I brought in a minimum of $45K to our company every MONTH.  If you truly owe the debt and want to clean up your credit, you can try a couple of things.  Sometimes, if you pay the entire amount in full, you can get them to remove it from your credit report once paid.  Make sure to get this in writing, for backup.  Also, if can offer to settle for less than the total amount due.  It won't come off your credit, but show you paid.  If you play nice, know matter what kind of jerks they are, you can usually get your credit cleaned up.  If they are rude, make sure you have their name and call back and ask to speak to a supervisor.  But keep your cool.

Got a call from this number from the GOP..wanting donations...what ever happen to having privacy on a cell phone..you know...no crank calls and no telemarketers....

Money grubbing Republicans? Ever try just paying your bills? Then nobody would hound you...including the money grubbing Republicans. Or now that the Democrats are in charge, the money grubbing Democrats either.
Just sayin'.

Look up your state laws on debt collection and example is here in Oregon the limit is 6 years on some debts. No state goes beyond 7-8 years from what I have seen...I installed a callblocking program and so far this company has called me with 10 different numbers. Screw em lol

This is a debt collection company called Portfolia Recovery. They tried to collect an old debt from 11 years ago. I relayed to them that each state has a statute of limitations. In Arizona it's 3 years. The caller was unaware of this. Obviously they don't train there employees or protect themselves from being sued. If they had they would get no one to work for them. Eventually they will stop calling and fall off of the face of the earth. They also have many other numbers including 800 numbers. At this point I put the number on block. At this point the government doesn't acknowledge to debt, Neither do current creditors. Capital One Bank and Sprint are equally bad at harrassment. Everyone goes through bad times due to health and other reasons. These companies SHOULD be illegal.

I just never answer any 800, 866 or 888 numbers. I too have an old capital one account from the late 90's.  The credit card was only worth $1,000 but they are trying to collect upwards of near $4,000 today. They are crazy if they think they are getting a penny from me. This is no longer on my credit report and was charged off by Capital One years ago.

Hey everybody!
I have been dealing with these type of guys for years, there are statutes of limitation that, for each of us has run it's course, which means there's nothing legally they can do except harrass us.You can find it for your state on Google...look for "Credit Limitation"

I sometimes answer the phone pretending to be drunk or crazy in a low or funny voice and just mess with them...it's great entertainment...are you my SON?...what's yer name again....who is this? Who? I don't know any Pedro..finally they give up and hang up on me. There's nothing that can stop them from calling no class action suit or anything, they can probably find us even if we change phone numbers, but NEVER agree to pay them, they record conversations. Welcome to the 21st century!!!!

Thank you sooo much for posting all this information.
Is there anyway to stop them from calling my cell #?
I dont' even know how they get it, since it's a private #, but I guess with the internet, you can find anyone anytime.
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I have had this same number call several times. Ive never picked up. Glad I didnt, Its a scam.

They Keep Asking For A Person Who Does Live Here. Done Asked Them Several Time To Take Me Off There Calling List. But They Don't.

2 appels de PORTOFOLIO RECOU. :8H50 am et 9h01 am. Je viens de m'abonner par Comcast. Est-ce eux qui ont donné mon numéro de téléphone?

OK, which is it GOP or Portofolio Recovery?!!!  Big difference!

Hi everyone! I'm spending more time "outing" unknown scammers here. This time a number from
Schiller Park IL claiming to be Portfolio Recovery. I have no voicemail, so they can't leave me a
message. But I can't block their number since my cell phone is basic. Soooo, since I registered on the
Do Not Call list, I went to the ftc.gov website and reported these numbers under DO NOT CALL
and 'file a complaint'. Considering these calls just started recently, I'm sure it will take some time for
the FTC to collect complaints from those who are already on the DNC list. I recommend if you have not
registered your phone numbers yet to do so! Then wait 31 days. After that, if you get anymore calls from PR--go to ftc.gov and file your own complaints! I filed for every time they called me from various numbers. Yes, EVERY call. The squeaky wheel gets the grease!

We do not answer any numbers that we do not recognize on our ID.  Nice to know we have been avoiding these dishonest folks. Thanks to all the comments about

Please if a Class Action Lawsuit is Started on this piece of s**t company, please contact me.  I am in

they called and didn't leave a message. dirtbags.

847-678-9710 AND 620-662-8870 SO FAR THESE NUMBERS BELONG TO THESE HOOD RATS!

I got a call from them about 3 hours ago ~ theve switched numbers again.  Like many of you they are trying to collect a charge off account that is not even on my credit report any longer.  SCUM BAGS!!  tHEY call all the time morning noon nights weekends.  sheesh

2-25-2010
Received three different calls from Protfolio Recovery today! They must be going broke from what everyone says on here. Probably they can't collect from anyone now because times are hard and everyone knows about the scam they are trying to pull.
The numbers show on my caller id are: 731-815-8010, 620-662-8878 and 847-678-9710. If they call you do not answer or tell them anything if you do answer. If you answer they will swear that you agreed to pay them so they can try to sue to get money from you.

You are so correct.   Bunch of Scumbags.  They can call as much as they
want too.  we would not honor their fradulent request.

I just got a call from these people and have also had a problem with a letter being sent to me about a bill that is well over 10 years old.  I sure wish that they could stop these people from scamming others  like they have some especially the older people.  I keep a spreadsheet on my computer of all calls like these that have came in and I sure will be glad to send these numbers to a congressman or senator or who ever will stop them from calling.  if they go to a class action lawsuit then I would love to see these people put out of business.

no they never ever leave a message.  I got a letter offering 3 ways to pay or law suit ~ this is not even on my credit report any longer.

Bill Collector

Unknown company.  No message

IT WAS ACORN you idiot. Your LIBERAL SPENDING MACHINE is the one stealing your money, targeting idiots just like you and tell them the sky is falling and to spend!

This is a collection agency looking for someone I've never heard of.

Portfolio Recovery
Shiller Par IL
847-678-9710

I've blocked the number myself since these type of places can't be depended on to remove your number from their calling lists.

Do these people ever leave a message or send anything in writing???