In a recent ( XXXX 2015 ) check of my credit report I discovered a derogatory listing from Portfolio Recovery Associates. This listing was been made with no notification to me and I did not receive my right to dispute. As I am unaware of any outstanding debts to Portfolio Recovery Associates, On or about XXXX XXXX, 2015 I made a written request for Debt Validation via XXXX Certified Mail # XXXX. I did not allege fraud or identity theft concerning this account. I was simply aware of any outstanding debt to this company. I have copies of this letter and proof of its delivery on XXXX/XXXX/2015 signed by XXXX XXXX. I received a response dated XXXX/XXXX/2015 stating if I wished to dispute the account to respond with a written request. 

Despite having already notified PRA of my dispute and request for debt validation I responded to the correspondence sending yet a XXXX Debt Validation request to PRA via XXXX Certified Mail # XXXX. I have copies of this letter and its proof of delivery signed for by XXXX XXXX also. In this correspondence I requested any documentation that there was a valid basis for claiming that I owe the alleged debt or a copy of a the last billing statement bearing my name sent to me by the original creditor. I also requested a basic explanation of how the alleged debt amount was calculated. 

PRA failed to cease all collection efforts until the full and complete validation was sent. On XXXX XXXX, 2015 a balance of {$3800.00} was reported which constitutes continued collection practices. Additionally at the time of my XXXX request the account still had not been marked " in dispute '' with the XXXX Credit Reporting Agencies. This was communicated to PRA in my XXXX request. 

In XXXX 2015 I made a final formal request that PRA provide me with debt validation of this alleged debt account within 15 days. I also asked that If they were unable to do so for them to delete the harmful item from my credit files. I sent this letter via XXXX mail ( Certified # XXXX ). 

PRA has failed to provide proper information regarding the debt. I am not aware of this debt and I would simply like proper information pertaining to it or to have it removed from my credit file.