Exhibit 23.1

                         Consent Of Independent Auditors


We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on
Form S-8 pertaining to the 1996 Stock Option Plan of NCO Group, Inc. of our
report dated February 11, 2003, with respect to the consolidated financial
statements of NCO Group, Inc. included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the
year ended December 31, 2002 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


                                                     /s/ Ernst & Young LLP


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
August 21, 2003