Debt collection -- Attempts to collect debt not owed -- Complaint #4937042
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 4937042
Company: Penn Credit Corporation
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-Issue: Debt is not yours
State: New Jersey
ZIP Code: 07107
Date Received: 2021-11-22T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-12-08T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I am writing to alert the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau of a collections company that is violating my rights and not using proper communication methods when showing up on my credit report. I need the CFPB office to please look into my case. This account has just popped up on my credit report without ever communicating to me. There was no written letter to me or calls to me so I can explain that they have the wrong person. They have recently just popped up on my credit report and I am not familiar with how they got my information or how they have my social security number. I do not owe this company and right now I am getting an alert on my credit karma and credit monitoring service saying my credit score has dropped tremendously.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #4937042 about?
Complaint #4937042 was filed against Penn Credit Corporation regarding Debt collection specifically about Attempts to collect debt not owed. It was received by the CFPB on 2021-11-22T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Penn Credit Corporation respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with explanation". The response was timely.
What is the risk level of this complaint?
See the risk assessment section for details on this complaint's risk profile.
How do I file a similar complaint?
You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. Select the appropriate product category (Debt collection) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Penn Credit Corporation?
Yes, visit the Penn Credit Corporation company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/penn-credit-corporation to see all complaints, risk scores, and analysis.
Disclaimer
This analysis is AI-generated based on publicly available CFPB complaint data. It does not constitute financial or legal advice.