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 NCO Portfolio Management, Inc. 2000 Stock Option Plan
of our report dated February 6, 2004, with respect to the consolidated financial
statements and schedule of NCO Group, Inc. included in its Annual Report (Form
10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2003 filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.

                                                           /s/ Ernst & Young LLP


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
April 20, 2004