changes in the economic or inflationary environment which have an adverse effect on the ability of consumers to pay their debts or on the stability of the financial system as a whole

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Exhibit 10.8

AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

This amendment (the “Amendment”), effective as of January 1, 2009, amends the Agreement^vii between Judy Scott (“Employee”) and the Company, dated November 14, 2008.

If, during the term of the Agreement, an event that would be considered a Separation from Service (as that term is defined by the Internal Revenue Service) occurs that makes Employee eligible to receive a form of termination payment^viii, the Company shall not issue such payment prior to the expiration of six (6) months from the Date of Termination.

If there is any conflict between this Amendment and the Agreement, the Amendment shall prevail. Except as provided herein, the terms of the Agreement remain unchanged.

IN WITNESS HEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Amendment.

Dated: December 31, 2008

PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, INC.


By: Name:		/s/ Steve Fredrickson Steve Fredrickson
Title:		Chief Executive Officer

EMPLOYEE

Judy Scott

/s/ Judith Scott


^vii		Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the same meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement.

^viii		Such events may include, but are not limited to termination for disability, constructive termination and or non-renewal of the Agreement, if applicable.