215-268-6077

This is the Litigation department for Portfolio Recovery Associates

Received a call after 6 pm on March 18, 2014.  The caller I.D. said "Niangane Chavon".  I did not answer because I did not recognize the name or the number. According to 800notes this is Portfolio Recovery Ass.  
I do not owe anyone anything.  I used to be polite with everyone, even rude people, because that was the way I was raised.  If someone approached me while spewing filth I just allowed them to rant until they ran out of words.  They didn't know what to do with someone who wouldn't sink to their level.  (I had taken a self-defense course, but I avoided dangerous situations because I wasn't careless or crazy.)  I didn't hesitate to walk away even though the trouble maker laughed and taunted me.  So what?  The witnesses always remembered that I had done nothing to provoke or escalate the situation.  When I chose to file charges, those witnesses backed me up.  
This polite approach did not work on the scammers and other pests who started to call my home.  Even hanging up (which is the equivalent of walking away) when the caller became angry, didn't work.  I started keeping a log of the caller I.D. information in 2011.  Many of the calls for people I didn't know.  I refused to give out information on myself or anyone else.  I stated the truth, "He/she doesn't live here and I have no idea who they are."  I stumbled upon 800notes and began to learn just how these pests operate. God only knows how many scams I've avoided because of this website.  The articles have taught me so much ; I encourage people I know to come here to learn how to protect themselves.  

These [***] have called my unpublished home number I don't know how many times. No idea who they are. the caller ID comes up Niangane Chavon...sounds like a BS name to me. What I want to know is how do they get an unpublished home phone number?

I had the same problem as you. They wanted me to give them my personal information to MAKE SURE they had the correct person because the information is always correct. This lady told me I had to take of this bill or else?

Calls about once a week,never a message,this is a fact finding service for portfolio recovery.They call to see if you answer the phone,if they have the correct number,etc

That is a clear FDCPA violation..   Follow the steps in what you need to know and send them a cease & desist letter via registered or return receipt mail.  Record any messages and phone conversations, keep this all down in a notepad with details and names & dates. Also look up SOL for your state and also recording laws, some states require the other party be told.
State recording phone:
http://www.pimall.com/nais/n.tel.tape.law.html

https://800notes.com/arts/Jb8EW-eDhQA/harassi ... ou-need-to-know
See Residents post here also:
https://800notes.com/forum/ta-34af6a034ba34b6/unending-collection-calls
Templates of Letters:
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-319-242-7350

http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/fdcpajump.shtm
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/askcfpb/search ...
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/pdf-0096-fair-credit-reporting-act.pdf
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0149-debt-collection

To file reports in FDCPA/TCPA violations, file reports with your states Attorney General, and theirs. the FTC & CFB..

http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#&panel1-1

If it is portfolio like everyone else is saying, then the caller id is illegal and a clear violation of FDCPA & TCPA laws.

Google your name and your phone number. If any place like spokeo shows up, make them remove your phone number. FB, make sure your info is set to private.  There's outfits like spokeo I found show up and even list relatives as well. So make sure you tag anything and get it removed.

Then follow the steps above in my other post!

WAY WAY WAY TOO MANY CALLS - I DON'T HAVE ANY DEBTS. NO NEED FOR THEM TO KEEP CALLING. TOO STUPID TO REALIZE CALL IS BLOCKED. PORTFOLIORECOVERY please go away!! You are like a cancer.
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215-268-6077 called Apr 2, 2014 at 4:15 pm. Caller ID = "PORTFOLIORECOV".  This is a new phone number, trying to trip me. Call BLOCKED.
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412-924-8177 called Mar 28, 2014 at 4:36 pm. Caller ID = "PORTFOLIORECOV".  This is a new phone number, trying to catch me. Call BLOCKED.
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03/16/14 at 2:11 pm, called from 215-268-7164 using caller ID "PORTFOLIORECOV". Call BLOCKED.
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03/10/14 at 3:07 pm, called from 215-268-7164 using caller ID "PORTFOLIORECOV". Call BLOCKED.
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03/08/14 at 2:53 pm, called from 404-941-8908 using caller ID "PORTFOLIORECOV". Call BLOCKED.
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02/26/14 at 6:31pm, called from 847-915-4056 using caller ID "PORTFOLIORECOV".  Call BLOCKED.
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02/25/14 at 8:43 am, called from 404-941-8908 using caller ID "PORTFOLIORECOV". Call BLOCKED.
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02/23/14 at 8:43 am, called from 215-268-7164 using caller ID "PORTFOLIORECOV". Call BLOCKED.
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04/10/13 Wednesday at 5:12pm, called from 412-235-6111 using caller ID "PORTFOLIORECOVE". Location: Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh). 800notes identified as Portfolio Recovery Associates. Call BLOCKED.
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04/04/13 Wednesday 3:43pm, called from 800-772-1413 using fake caller ID "TOLL FREE CALLE". 800notes identified as Portfolio Recovery. Call BLOCKED.
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03/27/13 Wednesday (2nd call) at 5:44pm, called from 412-235-6111 using caller ID "PORTFOLIORECOVE". Location: Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh). 800notes identified as Portfolio Recovery Associates. Call BLOCKED.
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03/27/13 Wednesday 1:27pm, called from 800-772-1413 using fake caller ID "TOLL FREE CALLE". 800notes identified as Portfolio Recovery Associates. Call BLOCKED.
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03/23/13 Saturday 5:11pm, called from 800-772-1413 using fake caller ID "TOLL FREE CALLE". 800notes identified as Portfolio Recovery. Call BLOCKED.
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Later again (3rd Call) 03/19/13 they called from phone number 800-772-1413, using fake Caller ID "TOLL FREE CALLE". 800notes identified as Portfolio Recovery

I finally filed a formal complaint with BBB. http://www.bbb.org/norfolk/

I get calls three times a day from this number very ,very annoying....

 I have no clue who these people are, but any number that calls me that I don't have saved in my phone I send to VM.  Legit callers will leave VM's, scammers wont.  If they don't leave a VM then I know its a telemarketer or other annoyance so...

I BLOCK THEM!

iPhones are awesome!

Thanks 800 notes!

The caller I.D. said "Niangane Chavon".  I did not answer because I did not recognize the name or the number. According to 800notes this is Portfolio Recovery A**.  I am in the process of filing bankruptcy.  They need to quit calling several times a day, everyday.  Am sick of it.

I don't owe anything and this company keeps on calling and harassing at all hours even on Sundays and during the week after 9 pm. My number is on the do not call list. If they don't stop I will report them to the Federal Trade Commission.

Rude person
Refused to say who they were, instead said "I'm sorry, I'll try back" and hung up.

Caller ID "NIANGANE C"

215-268-6077 is being used by the PORTFOLIO RECOVERY VULTURES
for their usual illegal and repugnant game of intimidation and threats.

Be aware that for this number they are still hiding behind a fake caller id
to pretend that they are "NIANGANE C".

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/garrick-carson/36/334/910
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/nick-hernandez/28/129/593
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/will-mccoy/1a/a57/aa8

I received calls everyday from caller ID  Portfoliorecov, but they use 3 different number's.
215-268-6077, 754-551-5117, and 847-915-4056.
I let the answering machine answer, they never leave messages. I also have excellent credit and no debts. So must be Scams

Answered told lady on the other end to do the planet a favor and commit suicide then hung up

That is a clear FDCPA violation..   Follow the steps in what you need to know and send them a cease & desist letter via registered or return receipt mail.  Record any messages and phone conversations, keep this all down in a notepad with details and names & dates. Also look up SOL for your state and also recording laws, some states require the other party be told.
State recording phone:
http://www.pimall.com/nais/n.tel.tape.law.html

https://800notes.com/arts/Jb8EW-eDhQA/harassin ... ou-need-to-know
See Residents post here also:
https://800notes.com/forum/ta-34af6a034ba34b6/unending-collection-calls
Templates of Letters:
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-319-242-7350

http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/fdcpajump.shtm
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/askcfpb/search ...
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/pdf-0096-fair-credit-reporting-act.pdf
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0149-debt-collection

To file reports in FDCPA/TCPA violations, file reports with your states Attorney General, and theirs. the FTC & CFB..

http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#&panel1-1

They call but apparently don't want to talk.  
After I say hello there is about 30 seconds silence then they hang up.

cid: NIANGANE C

Alright. This is getting old.
They;ve called our company line 5 times this morning. The first 3 calls were dead air calls. It happens. Whatever.

But the last two have been a shrill woman screaming obscenities into the phone for 'hanging up on [her]"

Next time Portfolio Recovery calls, they will get 'The Infinite Hold Of Doom'!!!