Checking or savings account -- Problem with a lender or other company charging your account -- Complaint #4927503
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 4927503
Company: Chime Financial INC
Product: Checking or savings account
Sub-Product: Other banking product or service
Issue: Problem with a lender or other company charging your account
Sub-Issue: Transaction was not authorized
State: Texas
ZIP Code: 77506
Date Received: 2021-11-18T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-11-18T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
In XXXX I had a roommate who I thought was my friend, she said that she wanted to use my phone to apply for a loan, I never thought anything of it. She knew alot of my information because of helping me file my taxes, she said she wanted to apply for a loan but needed a debit card to have the money sent to so I let her, never thought anything of it again until now. Here we are months later I am enrolled into college full time, I had literally just received my financial aid money and was about to pay for classes and things I needed and some direct deposit was taken out of my account for XXXX. I am frantic because 1, they have never tried to charge my card before and 2 I didn't know what it was for. I contacted my bank, and then I tried contacting her once I figured out where it was coming from. I was able to send a code to my email and sign into the account which she also got cards mailed to at her address. I have screenshotted everything as well for proof. I contacted the people called XXXX XXXX XXXX, let them know and they said they can't reverse instacash payments. I was able to see the amount that she had took out and it was XXXX dollars, yet they took XXXX out of my account. I don't know what to do. I contacted my bank while the transaction was pending but now had already gone through and I'm panicking because I need to pay for my classes. They also called me XXXX at one point thru the emails and I don't even know who that is. And the address on the account is not mine. I live in XXXX Texas. I bank with chime, and the people who took my money are XXXX XXXX XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #4927503 about?
Complaint #4927503 was filed against Chime Financial INC regarding Checking or savings account specifically about Problem with a lender or other company charging your account. It was received by the CFPB on 2021-11-18T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Chime Financial INC 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 Chime Financial INC?
Yes, visit the Chime Financial INC company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/chime-financial-inc to see all complaints, risk scores, and analysis.
Disclaimer
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