Re: Re: Re: PECO Energy dem 1*Read the original post. The money owed was paid through collections. SoParkDiva ================== 1*But the Elect Co. says it's not paid when they state the following. *(Our credit department has determined that you will be required to pay a deposit for the following reason: YOU HAVE AN un paid ACCOUNT WITH PECO ENERGY.) *Taking a closer look at this statement by the electric conpany it says nothing about a collection.
Re: PECO Energy dem LOL I really HATE the unanswered dramas around here. Whatever happened to the poster with the sewer bill problem? Or the "We'll never be able to buy a house", or the lady thats mom put her on the account as joint and then let it go to chargeoff. Some nights I can't sleep..
Re: Re: PECO Energy dem 1*They explained to me that there would be no interruption. 2*So, I guess it's "new service", but PECO never had to deactivate/activate since the house was already being serviced. 3*$1800 lump sum payment to "make it all good". 4*I wish PECO -- a LARGE company -- would just be humane and understand. 5*GEORGE, I like your idea of proposing a ONE TIME credit that gets applied to my bill for two months. Lbrown59, you're right, as always. 6*Their letter specificially stated only ONE reason why they wanted a deposit; and that was because I "have" (present tense) an outstanding uncollected debt, which is a false statement that I can prove. 7*So, I'm mainly debating their back-peddling on exactly why they need a deposit. Based on the above, what's my next step? I have less than 60 days. Yesterday, I filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau, which asks for 30 days to communicate with the other party. I've never worked with BBB before; 8*do I need to worry about PECO being one of their affiliates, and therefore not getting anywhere that way? -EC =============== 1*The question i would be asking them is why did you tell me this instead of asking for a deposit right from the beginning? 2*What state are you in.? Here in Ohio They go by new customer not new service in determining matters of requiring a deposit. 3*If you were to give them the 500 deposit what's to stop them from shutting off your elect any time they chose for non payment of the 1800? 4*Where is this electric company? 5*I tried this once or twice and they wouldn't go for it. I also tried not paying the bill or bills till the deposit was used up. That didn't work either because they would not apply the deposit to the bill(s) and were going to shut me off even though they had the deposit. 6*I would not give a deposit till they gave the correct reason in writing for it along with a statement or receipt showing the 1800 paid in full. 7* 8*Probably not. THE END ** *** ** LB 59 """"```--~~~~~~~~~--```'""''' PS New Member Must Reads.--------------------------- http://consumers.creditnet.com/straighttalk/board/showthread.php?s=&postid=350770#post350770 http://consumers.creditnet.com/straighttalk/board/showthread.php?s=&postid=314910#post314910 http://consumers.creditnet.com/straighttalk/board/showthread.php?s=&postid=352826#post352826 Sample letters http://consumers.creditnet.com/straighttalk/board/index.php?s= WhyChats statute of limitations http://community-2.webtv.net/Y-chat/WhyChatsCredit/ http://community-2.webtv.net/Y-chat/WhyChatsCredit/ statute of limitations http://www.edebtnetwork.com/content/collection_laws.asp """"```--~~~~~~~~~--```'""'''
1*Is it possible to avoid this whole situation by using a different "supplier"? bugman ================== No it isn't possible because PECO would still be his transporter. Works like this : You can pay the gravel plant for all the gravel you want but if you don't pay the trucking company you ain't gonna get no gravel. THE END ** *** ** LB 59 """"```--~~~~~~~~~--```'""''' PS New Member Must Reads.--------------------------- http://consumers.creditnet.com/straighttalk/board/showthread.php?s=&postid=350770#post350770 http://consumers.creditnet.com/straighttalk/board/showthread.php?s=&postid=314910#post314910 http://consumers.creditnet.com/straighttalk/board/showthread.php?s=&postid=352826#post352826 Sample letters http://consumers.creditnet.com/straighttalk/board/index.php?s= WhyChats statute of limitations http://community-2.webtv.net/Y-chat/WhyChatsCredit/ http://community-2.webtv.net/Y-chat/WhyChatsCredit/ statute of limitations http://www.edebtnetwork.com/content/collection_laws.asp """"```--~~~~~~~~~--```'""'''
Re: Re: PECO Energy dem ----------------------------------------------- Originally posted by EC They never ran a credit report on me, so they have no reason to assume a history of delinquency, except my experience with them. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have to keep referring back to your own words because this is the crux of your argument. It doesn't matter if they never ran your credit reports. 1* Your history with them is all they care about. SoParkDiva _____________________________1*But the history about being unpaid is false THE END ** *** ** LB 59 """"```--~~~~~~~~~--```'""'''
PECO Energy demands deposit lb, I live in PA. Well, I paid the first month's bill, plus a few dollars over. This was the "I'll show you I can pay every bill on time, and then some extra" approach. I also contacted the BBB, who asked that I give them 30 days to contact PECO and start acting as mediator. Neither tactic worked so far. Today, I receive my PECO bill and they are adding late fees for not paying the amount they expected. Also, I have not heard from BBB. So...... tomorrow, here's what I'm going to do, in this order: 1.) contact BBB and find out what's up on their end. They obviously didn't intervene -- or PECO doesn't care. 2.) march my butt down to PECO office in Philadelphia, and speak with someone capable of addressing my issue. I will start out with the honey approach, then move to the vinegar attitude if necessary. I may even get desperate and ask if they're interested in what the BBB thinks about this situation, and why PECO hasn't replied. My final card will be to threaten to switch energy providers. Now, if I go through with #2, and end up storming out of their office and switching from PECO, I better have the backup energy company ready to go -- without a deposit (or at least with less of a deposit, or better terms.) Also, I believe there's a law that wouldn't allow PECO to suddenly discontinue my service for <I>x</I> many days after written notice -- even if I tell them off tomorrow in their Philly headquarters. Their first notice gave me until 10/29... so I have until at least that week to get things squared away. And then there's the whole issue of them still wanting the deposit money; but we all know that the only thing they are entitled to is actual charges, and perhaps minor transition charges. I can kill that issue real quick -- I never signed a single paper for service(automatic service transition to new homeowner), so I never accepted any terms of a deposit. Time will begin to fly now.... I will be back to update.
PECO Energy demands deposit They CAN try to collect a deposit AFTER THE FACT...but is it legal??? I "THINK" they CAN'T shut off service because you don't pay the deposit...
PECO Energy demands deposit They charged you late fees on the deposit? This is NOT a transaction. How can they do that?
Re: PECO Energy demands deposit They can't and they aren't. What they are doing is applying the pament he made to the deposit amount instead of the electric bill leaving an unpaid electric bill subject to late fees.
Re: Re: PECO Energy dem 1*lb, I live in PA. 2*I also contacted the BBB, who asked that I give them 30 days to contact PECO and start acting as mediator. 3*My final card will be to threaten to switch energy providers. EC ================ 1*You need to take this up with the PA regulators Get the tariffs for PECO outlining rates fees and the handling of deposits. 2* Me Thinks you'll have better luck with Pa utilities regulators. 3*But you will still be stuck with PECO as the transporter of the electric.
Re: Re: PECO Energy dem That's correct. I made a payment to cover the cost of actual charges, but neglected the deposit amount. Their spin is that the entire balance due (including actual charges and the deposit) was not paid in full..... hence late fees. This is bunk. 1- I spoke with both BBB and PECO this morning. My next step at this point is to contact PUC (Public Utility Commission) of PA. I probably will NOT be making a trip to Philly afterall, because there's no point to drive down there and hear in person the same thing they told me over the phone. They won't budge unless a "higher-up" forces them to. 3- You are absolutely correct. PECO even told me that if I switch, I'll still be paying them. Now, if that's not a monopoly, I don't know what is! Here's some more info: PECO has disregarded 2 letters from BBB. If the 3rd letter is ignored (sent out every 2 weeks), PECO gets a bad rap with BBB, and undergoes "termination" (I think is what they call it.) Basically, PECO gets an "F" in terms of consumer relations, according to BBB, regarding my specific case. But do you think a large syndicate like PECO cares? I think not. I will not tolerate this. No consumer should. And I will win. It all goes back to their letter stating their sole reason for a deposit: "You have an uncollected account with PECO Energy." And that is factually false.
Re: Re: PECO Energy dem http://consumers.creditnet.com/straighttalk/board/showthread.php?threadid=51395&goto=newpost __Any resolution on this? _______________________ THE END ** *** ** LB 59 """"```--~~~~~~~~~--```'""''' ><- <>- ><- <> ~~~ ><- <>- ><- <> ><- <>- ><- <> ~~~ ><- <>- ><- <>
