they continue to call from many different numbers, It does take them a while to figure out that the number is blocked. I added a free number blocking program from android... It is awesome!!!!Keep calling from different numbers portfolio I will keep adding the numbers to the block list!!!!
These guys (Portfolio Recovery) are genuine bottom feeders of debt collection industry. They buy old statute expired debt and through harassment tactics try to collect 10 to 30 cents on the dollar. Of course the minute anything is collected, the statute date resets to day 1 and their other outfits and ambulance chasers come after you. If you have noticed their letter of settlement is only for the debt with them, not original debtor or the next place they sell it to. The only way to fight these guys is to get with your state authorities. These guys know all the Federal loopholes.
If this is a collection agency there are laws they must follow. First they can call as many times as they like until they get you. Then it's once every seven business days, week-ends are not considered business days. They have to provide proof of the actual debt within 24-48 hours. There is a statue of limitations of two years that they can take legal action on the debt. I found that if I don't speak with them they do go away. The law says that you have to acknowledge the debt. Am researching this out for more info as to what this means.
They call and don't leave messages but continue to not hang up and just listen. I search them on the net and it comes up from Kansas. I don't like people that call me and listen in and don't response to me when I say hello. Weird [***] people in this world.