Debt collection -- False statements or representation -- Complaint #6568193
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6568193
Company: Penn Credit Corporation
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: Other debt
Issue: False statements or representation
Sub-Issue: Indicated you were committing crime by not paying debt
State: Louisiana
ZIP Code: 70815
Date Received: 2023-02-13T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-02-13T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX filed a collection. I had filed police report and froze my social security number. Also filed filed with Federal Trade Commission and it was removed couple of years ago but XXXX put it back on my report. This is fraud as someone used my social security number. I had to unfreeze it because I lost my home in hurricane Ida and I had recently retired. This account is not mine and someone stole my information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6568193 about?
Complaint #6568193 was filed against Penn Credit Corporation regarding Debt collection specifically about False statements or representation. It was received by the CFPB on 2023-02-13T12:00:00-05:00.
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
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