Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service -- Fraud or scam -- Complaint #5059236
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5059236
Company: PNC Bank N.A.
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service
Sub-Product: Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Fraud or scam
State: Florida
ZIP Code: 33411
Date Received: 2021-12-31T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-12-31T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
On XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX, & XXXX I was scammed by a person pretending to be the owner of a property that I saw in XXXX. I was desperate looking for a house for rent and came across that website. I read the add of a house for rent and I asked to look at it and 30 minutes later the supposed owner contacted me via email. I read what I needed in order to rent it. I even looked up the owners name and the scammer made me believe he was that person. I sent {$2500.00} in the matter of those 3 days. I was sent an email that it was a scam. I didn't want to believe at first. But unfortunately it was true. I contacted the supposed owner and he answered I begged him to please send me my money and he assured it wasn't a scam. I never heard from that person again. I called the number and so did a friend of mine and the number was already disconnected. My mistake was sending the money through XXXX. I right away called my bank and made a police report. The bank was very mean to me. They said that I shouldn't of sent the money if I didn't know the person. I tried to explain and they didn't listen until I called the XXXX #. I have the bank the police report number and I told them I had also reported it to the FTC. The bank said they world investigate it which I feel they never did. I called 3 or 4 times because I was denied. A bank manager was supposed to call me and they never did. I had lost a family member during all that chaos and explained that the scammer took advantage of my situation because I told the scammer that I hoped they weren't fraud because I had just lost a family member that was like a father to me and they acted like they cared. I have texts, emails, and the screeshots of what I sent the money for. I know its my fault but I had all the evidence I could possibly share. I felt that the bank was pointing fingers at me that I was part of the scam. I just went back to work after a month of being jobless. I opened another account at a different bank because I am closing the account with PNC Bank. My only hope is that one day those scammers will be caught.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5059236 about?
Complaint #5059236 was filed against PNC Bank N.A. regarding Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service specifically about Fraud or scam. It was received by the CFPB on 2021-12-31T12:00:00-05:00.
How did PNC Bank N.A. 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 PNC Bank N.A.?
Yes, visit the PNC Bank N.A. company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/pnc-bank-n-a to see all complaints, risk scores, and analysis.
Disclaimer
This analysis is AI-generated based on publicly available CFPB complaint data. It does not constitute financial or legal advice.