Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service -- Fraud or scam -- Complaint #17980323
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 17980323
Company: Wells Fargo & Company
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service
Sub-Product: Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Fraud or scam
State: Georgia
ZIP Code: 30296
Date Received: 2025-11-25T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2025-11-25T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I received the following email : " Position Title : XXXX XXXX XXXX Remote Appointment ) Department : XXXX Faculty Supervisor : XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) Location : Remote Commitment : XXXX hours per week Compensation : {$400.00} weekly stipend Employment Type : Temporary/Part-Time ( Remote ) Eligibility : Open to current XXXX and graduate students enrolled at accredited institutions Position Summary TXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX is announcing an opening for a XXXX XXXX XXXX to support XXXX XXXX XXXX under the supervision of XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Note : Prior XXXX experience is not mandatory ; comprehensive guidance and training will be provided. Appointment Details This is a temporary, XXXX XXXX XXXX position with a weekly time commitment of approximately 57 hours. Compensation will be issued as a weekly stipend of {$400.00}. Application Process Interested applicants should contact XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, by text at ( XXXX ) XXXX and provide the following information : Full Name Academic Department or Major Preferred Email Address Qualified candidates will be contacted with onboarding instructions following departmental review. Contact : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX' The phone number mentioned then only proceeded to correspond via text message. He emailed me only twice. He sent an " email check '' with {$2700.00} and instructed me to deduct {$400.00} for my weekly paycheck. He rushed me through every process. He asked me to send over the remainder so that the " department '' could use it to purchase the office supplies. The check has yet to clear, and I already wired him the money before I realized what was going on. If there is any way you can help me get back my {$2300.00}, please let me know. I can provide proof of the correspondence via screenshot if needed. He did not request my account information, but did ask me to wire funds, XXXX, XXXX, or XXXX. Wells Fargo is the bank I wired the funds through. I reached out to them already, and they said they can not reverse the wire transfer but they would file a claim. I reached out to XXXX much earlier today to verify the authenticity of this offer. They forwarded my request to the department, so I am waiting on their response for this.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #17980323 about?
Complaint #17980323 was filed against Wells Fargo & Company regarding Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service specifically about Fraud or scam. It was received by the CFPB on 2025-11-25T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Wells Fargo & Company respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with monetary relief". 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 (Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Wells Fargo & Company?
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Disclaimer
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