Checking or savings account -- Closing an account -- Complaint #5719760
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5719760
Company: Bank Of America, National Association
Product: Checking or savings account
Sub-Product: Checking account
Issue: Closing an account
Sub-Issue: Funds not received from closed account
State: Texas
ZIP Code: 76522
Date Received: 2022-06-28T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-06-28T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I deposited my first check as a realtor through Bank of America and what I thought would be a normal deposit has turned into XXXX weeks of ongoing frustration. I've been banking with them since I was in high school and have used their mobile banking app for years as well. When I deposited my check on the XXXX, at first I received a notice saying it would take up until the XXXX for the check to be deposited in my account. The next day I went to look at my account and was locked out. I then called Bank of America who informed me it would take up until the XXXX for me to receive the funds and that there was a possibility it would be returned and my account would be closed. Fast forward to the XXXX and the money is deposited in my account but I still have no access to my account and the only way I can see it is through my parents account. Then a few minutes later, everything is pulled out of my account and placed on hold. I speak to the fraud department as I am not receiving any information and have to reach out for updates. They tell me whatever was in my account would be sent in a cashiers check except for the check I deposited which is still under review. I then contact the title company that wrote me the check and they send me an inquiry showing the funds were taken from their account on the XXXX and already paid to me. I call back the fraud department with this information, not understanding why it is still under review when on the title company 's end it shows it went through. The fraud department supervisor tells me to ask the title company to recall the funds. I asked the title company to do this and they explained that since it went through there's not a way to recall the funds and their CFO got in contact with BOA but still nothing. I end up going in person to a Bank of America in the next town and speak with an associate. The associate calls the same fraud number Ive been calling for XXXX weeks and they tell her the funds were never paid to me and when Bank of America " negotiated '' the funds, the title company in some medium told them the funds did not belong to me. She couldn't give any details as to how they would've made this claim or proof that it was made. I got the title company on the phone and they were equally confused. Its going into the XXXX week of me having no access to money I earned. I have bills to pay and fees that are due, I feel so dependent on my family and without their support I don't know how I'd manage. I believe Bank of America is wrongfully withholding my money and never investigated if it was even a fraudulent check but immediately flagged it. Instead of doing their due diligence, they closed a long time customers account without any notice and for no reason are not releasing the funds that belong to me. At the end of the day, the title company says they never filed a claim and the money was taken out of their account on the XXXX and was made payable to me. The money should have been in my account the XXXX but instead is frozen and Bank of America can not tell me anything.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5719760 about?
Complaint #5719760 was filed against Bank Of America, National Association regarding Checking or savings account specifically about Closing an account. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-06-28T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Bank Of America, National Association 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 Bank Of America, National Association?
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Disclaimer
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