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  Penn Credit Corporation

  2800 Commerce Dr Harrisburg, PA 17110-9307

  
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  Penn Credit Corporation

  309 Fellowship Rd Ste 104 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054-1234

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  Penn Credit Corporation

  PO Box 69703 Harrisburg, PA 17106-9703

  
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  Penn Credit Corporation

  100 Scenery Dr State College, PA 16801-7997

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  Penn Credit Corporation

  4636 E University Dr Ste 200 Phoenix, AZ 85034-7411

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• Initial Complaint

  Date:12/07/2023

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I'm not liable with this debit with ******* ****** *************, I do not have a contract with Penn Credit Corporation, they did not provide me with the original contract as requested.

  Business Response

  Date: 12/13/2023

  Penn Credit Corporation reviewed and investigated the complaint.  We are a third-party debt collection agency acting on behalf of the original creditor. 
  
  Penn Credit Corporation updated the consumers dispute and will notify the credit bureaus as required by law.  We are mailing the consumer verification of the debt.
  
  If the consumer is claiming fraud/identity theft, they will need to file an FTC Identity Theft Affidavit and police report. If received, Penn Credit Corporation will forward the report to the original creditor to investigate the matter. The original creditor will notify Penn Credit Corporation the outcome of their investigation.    
  
  Penn Credit Corporation wants to help bring resolution to this matter.  If the consumer has any questions or concerns, they can contact me directly. My name is *****************************, I can be reached toll free at ***************************** or emailed at **********************@penncredit.com.
  
  Thank you for your assistance and resolution regarding the matter.   

• Initial Complaint

  Date:12/05/2023

  Type:Product Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  The amount on this collection is incorrect & I didnt sign a contract to pay this third party company.

  Business Response

  Date: 12/12/2023

  Penn Credit Corporation reviewed and investigated the complaint.  We are a third-party debt collection agency acting on behalf of the original creditor. 
  
  Penn Credit Corporation updated the consumers dispute and notified the credit bureaus as required by law. Our records indicate that we received notification of a $30.00 payment that was made directly to the original creditor. The current balance in our office matches the balance that the consumer provided in her supporting documentation. 
  
  Penn Credit Corporation updates the credit bureaus on a weekly basis.  I confirmed that the current balance owed matches that of what appears on the consumers credit report.
  
  Penn Credit Corporation wants to help bring resolution to this matter.  If the consumer has any questions or concerns, they can contact me directly. My name is *****************************, I can be reached toll free at ***************************** or emailed at **********************@penncredit.com.
  
  Thank you for your assistance and resolution regarding the matter.   
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:12/05/2023

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I am not liable for this debt with ***********. I do not have a contract with Penn Credit Corporation, they did not provide me with the original contract as I requested.

  Business Response

  Date: 12/11/2023

  Penn Credit Corporation reviewed and investigated the complaint.  We are a third-party debt collection agency acting on behalf of the original creditor.  The account matter in our office is not in reference to *********** and we cannot speak on behalf of any matter regarding such.  According to our records, this complaint is the first correspondence we received from this consumer.   
  
  Penn Credit Corporation updated the consumers dispute for the account in our office and notified the credit bureaus as required by law.  We requested verification of the debt from the original creditor and will mail it to the consumer upon receipt.
  
  Penn Credit Corporation wants to help bring resolution to this matter.  If the consumer has any questions or concerns, they can contact me directly. My name is *****************************, I can be reached toll free at ***************************** or emailed at ******************@penncredit.com.
  

  Thank you for your assistance and resolution regarding the matter.   

• Initial Complaint

  Date:12/04/2023

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  There is an account from Penn credit currently reporting on my credit. Here's the dilemma this is not my account. I have notified the bureaus and was notified to notify Penn credit as well ACCT#****** $1,160 If you look below you will see my affidavit.

  Business Response

  Date: 12/12/2023

  Penn Credit Corporation reviewed and investigated the complaint.  We are a third-party debt collection agency acting on behalf of the original creditor.
  
  Penn Credit Corporation updated the consumers dispute and notified the credit bureaus as required by law.  We sent a deletion notification to the credit bureaus due to the consumer claiming fraud/identity theft.  Please be advised that we are forwarding the FTC Identity Theft Report the consumer provided to the original creditor.   
  
  Due to claiming fraud/identity theft, the consumer will also need to file a police report. Once received, Penn Credit Corporation will forward the report to the original creditor to investigate the matter. The original creditor will notify Penn Credit Corporation of their findings.   
  
  Penn Credit Corporation wants to help bring resolution to this matter.  If the consumer has any questions or concerns, they can contact me directly.  My name is *****************************, I can be reached toll free at ***************************** or emailed at ********************@penncredit.com.
  
  Thank you for your assistance and resolution regarding the matter.   

• Initial Complaint

  Date:11/27/2023

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I received notification that this company contacted family members but never called me directly. When calling to obtain a letter for verification of debt, the rep demanded I verify personal information and when I refused, became rude and disconnected saying ‘I can’t help you’. Without a verification of debt letter, I have no way of verifying if this is legitimate debt or some scheme.

  Business Response

  Date: 12/11/2023

  Penn Credit Corporation reviewed and investigated the complaint.  We are a third-party debt collection agency acting on behalf of the original creditor. 
  
  We have a record of mailing the consumer a validation notice on October 30, 2023 and did not receive notification of a mail return from the post office. We updated the consumers dispute and requested verification of the debt from the original creditor. We will mail a copy to the consumer upon receipt.   
  
  Please be advised that our agents are trained to have each party with whom they speak verify their complete name and address at a minimum.  We require this information to confirm we are speaking with the correct party and to prevent third-party disclosure.
  
  Penn Credit Corporation wants to help bring resolution to this matter.  If the consumer has any questions or concerns, they can contact me directly. My name is *****************************, I can be reached toll free at ***************************** or emailed at ******************@penncredit.com.
  
  Thank you for your assistance and resolution regarding the matter.   
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:11/17/2023

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I called the collections company on October 23rd to dispute a collection. The call lasted 3 minutes until I was hung up on. It's for electric bill costs that were incurred after I moved out of the rental property. They said it was services while I was in the property and the bills have a service date of June 10th and I moved out on June 7th and have confirmation email from the rental management company as of June 8th. They told to me contact SRP when I already had and it's now in collections. Instead of listening further after I disputed it they hung up on me. I have since disputed this with Equifax with all the evidence and continue to email the property management company to assume the bill. I'm not legally responsible for this bill.

  Business Response

  Date: 12/01/2023

  Penn Credit Corporation reviewed and investigated the complaint.  We are a third-party debt collection agency acting on behalf of the original creditor. 
  
  Please be advised that the original creditor closed this account from our office on November 16, 2023, and we sent deletion notifications to the credit bureaus. Penn Credit Corporation does not know the status of this account and the consumer will need to contact the original creditor directly regarding the matter.
  
  The consumer can contact me directly with any questions for Penn Credit Corporation. My name is *****************************, I can be reached toll free on ***************************** or by email at *************************@penncredit.com.  
  
  Thank you for your assistance and resolution regarding the matter.   

• Initial Complaint

  Date:11/16/2023

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I have received two calls from this company. Neither time did they leave a message. I have done my research on ****** and BBB and know they will keep calling and trying to harass me. My wife just passed away recently and I am trying to raise my kids, and do not have time to be harassed by this debt collector as I have received 0 correspondence via US Mail in regards to the debt they are supposedly trying to collect. I will not correspond with this company. I want no further contact from Penn Credit Corporation at all as from what I have read, they are ruthless and unprofessional and I do not have time for this. I have spoken to my attorney and a cease and desist letter will be sent if they call my phone number again. So....Please cease and desist all calls and contact with me immediately.

  Business Response

  Date: 11/28/2023

  Penn Credit Corporation reviewed and investigated the complaint.  We are a third-party debt collection agency acting on behalf of the original creditor. 
  
  Please be advised that Penn Credit Corporation confirms attempting to call ************ but we did not harass him. We also have a record of mailing him a letter on September 25, 2023. 
  
  Penn Credit Corporation updated ************* file to cease and desist further communication pursuant to his request.  He will not receive further communication from ********** regarding this matter. 
  
  ************ can contact me directly with any questions or concerns.  My name is *****************************,I can be reached toll free at ***************************** or emailed at **************************@penncredit.com.
  
  Thank you for your assistance and resolution regarding the matter.    

  Customer Answer

  Date: 11/29/2023

  [A default letter is provided here which indicates your acceptance of the business's response.  If you wish, you may update it before sending it.]
  
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me. 
  
  Regards,
  
  ***********************
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:11/14/2023

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I am not liable for this debit with ****************** I do not have a contract with Penn Corp and Penn Corp did not provide me with original contract.

  Business Response

  Date: 11/27/2023

  Penn Credit Corporation reviewed and investigated the complaint.  We are a third-party debt collection agency acting on behalf of the original creditor. 
  
  Penn Credit Corporation updated the consumers dispute and notified the credit bureaus as required by law.  We requested verification of the debt from the original creditor and will mail it to the consumer upon receipt.
  
  Penn Credit Corporation wants to help bring resolution to this matter.  If the consumer has any questions or concerns, they can contact me directly. My name is *****************************, I can be reached toll free at ***************************** or emailed at ******************@penncredit.com.
  
  Thank you for your assistance and resolution regarding the matter.   

  Customer Answer

  Date: 11/29/2023

  [A default letter is provided here which indicates your acceptance of the business's response.  If you wish, you may update it before sending it.]
  
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me. 
  
  Regards,
  
  *******************************
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:11/13/2023

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I ***** ****** am not liable for any debt with the PENN CREDIT CORP, I currently and also never had a contract with with ** ****** *** ******** ********* and did not allow me to acquire the original contract.

  Business Response

  Date: 11/27/2023

  Penn Credit Corporation reviewed and investigated the complaint.  We are a third-party debt collection agency acting on behalf of the original creditor. 
  
  Penn Credit Corporation updated the consumers dispute and notified the credit bureaus as required by law.  We requested verification of the debt from the original creditor and will mail it to the consumer upon receipt.
  
  If the consumer is claiming fraud or identity theft, they will need to notify Penn Credit Corporation and contact the original creditor directly at **************. The consumer will need to provide the original creditor a police report, complete a questionnaire, and provide three forms of proof of residency for the timeframe in question.  Once received, the original creditor will investigate the matter. 
  
  Penn Credit Corporation wants to help bring resolution to this matter.  If the consumer has any questions or concerns, they can contact me directly. My name is *****************************, I can be reached toll free at ***************************** or emailed at **********************@penncredit.com.
  
  Thank you for your assistance and resolution regarding the matter.   

• Initial Complaint

  Date:10/18/2023

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  To Whom it may concern,This letter is to inform you that I recently received a copy of my credit report that your company publishes and after reviewing it I found a number of items on the report that are inaccurate. The accounts in question are listed below. Please send me copies of the documents that you have in your files as of this date that you used to verify the accuracy of the accounts listed below. PENN CREDIT (Original Creditor: ** *** *) #: ***************** BAL. $0.00 Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1681g I have the right to demand that you disclose to me all of the documents that you have recorded and retained in your file at the time of this request concerning the accounts that you are reporting in my credit report. Please dont respond to my request by saying that these accounts have been verified. Send me copies of the documents that you have in your files that were used to verify them. If you do not have any documentation in your files to verify the accuracy of these disputed accounts then please delete them immediately as required under Section 611(a)(5)(A)(i). By publishing these inaccurate and unverified items on my credit report and distributing them to 3rd parties you are damaging my reputation and credit worthiness.

  Business Response

  Date: 10/23/2023

  Penn Credit Corporation reviewed and investigated this complaint.  

  According to our records, the account referenced in this complaint is paid.  The consumer paid the account to our office on June 6, 2022.  We notified the credit bureaus that the account is paid as required by law. However, due to the circumstance, Penn Credit Corporation previously sent a deletion notification to the credit bureaus and will send another request due to the credit bureaus not updating their records.

  If the consumer has any questions or concerns,he can contact me directly.  My name is *****************************, I can be reached toll free at ***************************** or emailed at ******************************************************.
  
  Thank you for your assistance and resolution regarding the matter.