Credit card or prepaid card -- Problem with a purchase shown on your statement -- Complaint #5317678
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5317678
Company: M&T Bank Corporation
Product: Credit card or prepaid card
Sub-Product: General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement
Sub-Issue: Card was charged for something you did not purchase with the card
State: Maryland
ZIP Code: 210XX
Date Received: 2022-03-11T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-03-11T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
My husband got gas on XX/XX/XXXX at a local XXXX gas station. The charge was for {$29.00}. A several days later we noticed our bank account was much lower than it should be. Upon investigation our charge for gas showed up on XX/XX/XXXX, but then XXXX other charges showed up at the same gas station for : - {$85.00} on XX/XX/XXXX - {$43.00} on XX/XX/XXXX - {$85.00} on XX/XX/XXXX - {$79.00} on XX/XX/XXXX - {$85.00} on XX/XX/XXXX This totaled {$370.00}! I am assuming that someone skimmed the card. I don't understand how or why they charged it at the same gas station -- unless there was an error at the gas station. My husband immediately called M & T Bank and reported the unauthorized charges. They gave us the money back temporarily and cancelled the bank card and issued my husband a new card. After a couple weeks, the money disappeared from our account and we got a letter saying that M & T Bank denied our claim because our PIN number was used. We did NOT give our PIN number out our make these charges! I read that people use a camera to catch your PIN. I find it hard to believe the bank does not know this. Also, I am still concerned -- what if the gas station had a glitch? My husband called and was told that we would be sent a form to appeal the decision. My husband also went to the bank personally and they put notes in our account. But, we never received the letter to appeal. My husband then called the bank today, XXXX, and was told that the fraud department closed the claim and will not reopen it! I was pretty angry and called. They told me the claim was reopened on XX/XX/XXXX and they are still investigating it. We are hearing constantly different things and are getting the run around. I have no proof they are investigating this fraud and it appears that they will not protect us. I am very upset. I called XXXX and the police and both told me that the bank is who we were supposed to call, which we did do.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5317678 about?
Complaint #5317678 was filed against M&T Bank Corporation regarding Credit card or prepaid card specifically about Problem with a purchase shown on your statement. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-03-11T12:00:00-05:00.
How did M&T Bank Corporation 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 (Credit card or prepaid card) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against M&T Bank Corporation?
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Disclaimer
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