Checking or savings account -- Problem caused by your funds being low -- Complaint #4606021
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 4606021
Company: United Services Automobile Association
Product: Checking or savings account
Sub-Product: Savings account
Issue: Problem caused by your funds being low
Sub-Issue: Bounced checks or returned payments
State: Virginia
ZIP Code: 23601
Date Received: 2021-08-05T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-08-05T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
On XX/XX/2021, I received a request for a wedding photography booking from a XXXX XXXX via XXXX XXXX XXXX. She said her boss was going to send the down payment {$500.00}. On XX/XX/2021, when I received the check, it was for {$2700.00} instead of {$500.00}, and she said her boss had accidentally included the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX in my check. Instead of voiding it and telling her to resend my payment as I should have done, I tried to be gracious and deposited the check into my USAA savings account, then followed her request for me to send {$1600.00} to the makeup artist and keep {$1100.00} instead of {$500.00} for myself ( as a larger downpayment towards the {$2200.00} total fee for their wedding photography bill ). On XX/XX/2021 I sent {$1000.00} from my bank, through XXXX, to a XXXX contact she gave me ( XXXX XXXX ). XXXX would not allow me to send more that day, so the next day on XX/XX/2021 I sent {$650.00} to another XXXX contact she gave me ( XXXX XXXX, XXXX ). Later in the day on XX/XX/2021, XXXX texted me and saying that the wedding venue canceled the venue because they are unable to have the wedding due to covid19 regulations. She said they would like to give me {$150.00} for inconvenience fees but needed the rest of the money sent back. I tried sending to the XXXX accounts they wanted but XXXX kept flagging those accounts as suspicious, so I told them I would sent via XXXX. On XX/XX/2021 I sent {$850.00} to them via XXXX, to the XXXX XXXX contact. On XX/XX/2021, she said they needed me to only keep {$150.00} as an inconvenience payment, and send the remaining {$100.00} back to me via XXXX. She asked me to change my settings to get around the XXXX flags. I sent {$100.00} via XXXX, and on XX/XX/2021 they asked for all the money back so I sent the final {$150.00} through XXXX with my XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX account ( XXXX was maxed out so they asked me to go that route with PayPayl ). The XXXX {$150.00} was sent to a XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) and XXXX was to XXXX XXXX ( # XXXX ). On XX/XX/2021, I realized their {$2700.00} check bounced when my savings account went into the red. And it all clicked. I feel so stupid but have a tendency to believe the best and trust people. This whole experience has helped me set up a better plan in place for payments to my company. {$1000.00} XXXX to XXXX XXXX {$650.00} XXXX to XXXX XXXX {$850.00} XXXX to XXXX XXXX {$100.00} XXXX to XXXX XXXX {$150.00} XXXX to XXXX XXXX = {$2700.00} taken. My USAA bank will go after the scam but will not refund me the lost funds. I am looking to try and get the money back!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #4606021 about?
Complaint #4606021 was filed against United Services Automobile Association regarding Checking or savings account specifically about Problem caused by your funds being low. It was received by the CFPB on 2021-08-05T12:00:00-05:00.
How did United Services Automobile Association 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 (Checking or savings account) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against United Services Automobile Association?
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Disclaimer
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