Is "JC PENNEY CO" fraud?

Written by Ethan Patel

June 18th, 2024

Medium Risk

What is "JC PENNEY CO"?

JCPenney is an American retail company that has been in business since its founding in 1902 by James Cash Penney. The company operates department stores and an e-commerce site, offering a wide range of products. Retail products provided by JCPenney include clothing, footwear, accessories, home goods, appliances, and beauty products. The company also offers services such as salons, optical centers, and real estate and banking services.

  • JC: Merchant or vendor code (indicating the name of the company)
  • PENNEY: Merchant or vendor name (indicating the specific business or retail brand)
  • CO: Company designation type (abbreviation indicating it is a company, in this case, 'Company')

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