Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service -- Fraud or scam -- Complaint #4546436
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 4546436
Company: Early Warning Services, LLC
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service
Sub-Product: Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Fraud or scam
State: Texas
ZIP Code: 77054
Date Received: 2021-07-15T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-07-15T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I sent XXXX XXXX ( XXXX, TX ) {$500.00} as sublet deposit on XX/XX/2021, via Zelle. But after a few days, it turned out this person is a scammer and I can't reach him any more after paying the deposit. I called XXXX customer service on XX/XX/2021 and reported the Zelle scam. They filed a scam report case number XXXX with Zelle. Then I called Zelle 's customer support. I could only reach Zelle 's in-app customer support and they couldn't look up the case number because I was using Zelle with a bank not the Zelle app. They transferred me back to XXXX customer support once they heard that I was using XXXX to send Zelle payments. Finally I got connected with a XXXX customer support who knew what was going on and told me to wait for results. Only recently did I receive words from XXXX that Zelle responded on XX/XX/XXXX, that they were unable to return the funds because it was not a scam. How were you able to make that decision without even getting materials from me the victim? Here 's all the materials that I can provide via this site to show that this is an actual scam. I filed a police report with XXXX PD. More background on the scam : I saw the sublease post on XXXX. Then started texting the scammer with phone number XXXX XXXX XXXX ( now doesn't exist ). After getting the details about the sublease over several days of communication, we had a XXXX video call. Then we finalized on the sublease contract. We both signed and sent the copy via email XXXX ( used for Zelle but now unregistered ). I paid a {$500.00} deposit via Zelle during the signing. Afterwards, the scammer can no longer be reached. Original XXXX post was deleted : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #4546436 about?
Complaint #4546436 was filed against Early Warning Services, LLC regarding Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service specifically about Fraud or scam. It was received by the CFPB on 2021-07-15T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Early Warning Services, LLC 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 (Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Early Warning Services, LLC?
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Disclaimer
This analysis is AI-generated based on publicly available CFPB complaint data. It does not constitute financial or legal advice.