Checking or savings account -- Problem with a lender or other company charging your account -- Complaint #4768836
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 4768836
Company: Discover Bank
Product: Checking or savings account
Sub-Product: Checking account
Issue: Problem with a lender or other company charging your account
Sub-Issue: Transaction was not authorized
State: New York
ZIP Code: 10024
Date Received: 2021-09-30T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-09-30T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Starting on XX/XX/XXXX, someone used my debit card/made a skimmer of my card and made several withdrawals at different XXXX around XXXX, NY and XXXX XXXX , NY area . On XX/XX/XXXX the the first fraudulent claim was made, unbeknownst to me. I called discover customer service workers on the XXXX, after my card was blocked when trying to pay for a co-payment at XXXX for medication. The worker at this time did not tell me the reason behind my card being blocked. I was not aware that my card was recently used somewhere in XXXX NY, while I was trying to make a purchase in XXXX, New York. I was told, my card was blocked because of the address at a nearby XXXX ( a food place near the XXXX ). This is a recorded conversation that can be verified. My card was unblocked, and I was given a courtesy adjustment from Discover amounting In {$35.00} dollars for this error. This is a direct admission of guilt/error on their part. Had I been told the actual reason my card was blocked, I couldve put an immediate stop after the first withdrawal, and the person wouldnt have went on and continued to withdraw from my account 3 additional times. On XX/XX/XXXX, I attempted to use my card, and again, I was blocked from using it. This is when I was informed that my card had once again popped up in XXXX, and was being used to withdraw money, while I was in XXXX. I immediately froze my card and reported this to the fraud team and was sent a new card. I sent discover multiple documents showing that I was never in XXXX, New York for the month of XXXX, or during the times my care was being used. I took screenshots of all the locations my XXXX was pinged to for the weeks leading up until the fraudulent withdraws was committed. On the dates the thief withdrew money In XXXX my location shows I never left XXXX, New York. I submitted documents showing on XX/XX/XXXX, I was in XXXX receiving XXXX XXXX XXXX, while my card was showing up in XXXX. I sent all of my locations for this day and they all placed me in New York. I cant be two places at once. XXXX location services uses outside GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth and hotspots to ping mobile locations, which I have no control over. So, if my phone shows I was never in XXXX than obviously I was never in XXXX, New York. If my phone location shows I was near my house at the time money was being withdrew from my account, obviously I was near my house.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #4768836 about?
Complaint #4768836 was filed against Discover Bank regarding Checking or savings account specifically about Problem with a lender or other company charging your account. It was received by the CFPB on 2021-09-30T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Discover Bank 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 (Checking or savings account) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Discover Bank?
Yes, visit the Discover Bank company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/discover-bank to see all complaints, risk scores, and analysis.
Disclaimer
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