Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service -- Fraud or scam -- Complaint #5068990
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5068990
Company: Synchrony Financial
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service
Sub-Product: Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Fraud or scam
State: Illinois
ZIP Code: 60653
Date Received: 2022-01-04T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-01-04T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Good afternoon, On the XXXX of XX/XX/2021 I made a purchase from a fraudulent website that advertised BBQ grills ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX for a discounted rate during XXXX XXXX. They provided multiple avenues for payment, but I chose to use my PayPal credit account for the security purposes for {$140.00} USD. After the transaction was made, I noticed that my receipt was issued from a personal email address instead of the company advertised on the website. I immediately called XXXX and expressed that I felt it was a scam and requested for this transaction to be cancelled. I was informed that they could not cancel the transaction, however they would forward over my issue to the dispute department to rectify the situation. I was then provided credit for the transaction while the dispute department continued the investigation. On the XXXX of XXXX I discovered XXXX found this transaction in the sellers favor and informed me that I had been charged for the transaction of {$140.00} USD. I was told that the seller was able to provide a tracking number stating that merchandise had been delivered to my residence, therefore they ruled in the sellers favor. After speaking to multiple representatives on multiple occasions, I finally realized that I needed help with rectifying this issue. There were multiple red flags during this transaction that I felt XXXX should have been able to recognized to show this was a scam, and I was being honest with my dispute. I'm almost 100 percent confident that XXXX is not advocating for it's consumers as advertised. 1. The Seller never indicated what was supposed to be delivered. The receipt states GENERAL MERCHANDISE, which is a RED FLAG. 2. The Seller used 2 different email addresses during this transaction and dispute, when XXXX accounts are only supposed to be associated with 1 ( attached ). 3. The fake tracking number that was provided states it was 2LBS, this was a website selling grills which would be much heavier than 2 lbs. 4. Also, after continuously searching for help, I discovered an online thread that indicates that this is huge problem that facilitates around the way XXXX not protecting its customers. Ive attached the thread to this email. ( https : XXXX ) I am respectfully requesting your assistance in this matter. Unfortunately I have not been able received any assistance from XXXX or its representatives. Thank you in advance,
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5068990 about?
Complaint #5068990 was filed against Synchrony Financial regarding Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service specifically about Fraud or scam. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-01-04T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Synchrony Financial 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 (Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Synchrony Financial?
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Disclaimer
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