Portfolio Recovery Associates called my employer in an attempt to recover a valid debt, causing me stress, embarrassment, and conflict at work. They are also calling me about an invalid debt that I do not own as well. XXXX is very deceitful and ruthless -- after careful review of my credit report they are reporting as a " factoring company '' which is one who buys corporate receivables at a discount not a XXXX dealing in uncollected bad debt. This is illegal.