Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service -- Fraud or scam -- Complaint #5913223
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5913223
Company: Early Warning Services, LLC
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service
Sub-Product: Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Fraud or scam
State: Wisconsin
ZIP Code: 53217
Date Received: 2022-08-24T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-08-24T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Tags: Older American
Consumer Narrative
XX/XX/22 Posted a listing for my chaise sofa on XXXX for {$1500.00} Within 2 minutes I had 3 responses. XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX. I said I required cash only. Two asked if I could do Zelle or XXXX. XXXX did not respond again. I said I would prefer not to but I would. I was on with a woman XXXX XXXX XXXX for approximately 3 hours. I believe it was a scam and I sent {$300.00} to Zelle which I have no way of recouping. I was told to reimburse XXXX using XXXX which would not go through. She then gave me XXXX to use and it went through. XXXX paid the {$300.00} and along with the {$1500.00}. Zelle wanted me to send another {$500.00} for a Certificate. I would have to go to a store to purchase a XXXX XXXX. Different email addresses and names were used within XXXX. Messenger chat went until about XXXX or XXXX. XX/XX/22 XXXX started in again early in the morning. I told her I had to go to work and would get back later in the afternoon. She started again at XXXX I called my bank and they said to call the police which I did call and an officer came to my residence at approximately XXXX XXXX There is nothing I can do and really nothing they can do, bank, police or official Zelle. I have blocked XXXX on XXXX as well as the other woman, XXXX XXXX XXXX. And reported them as scammers. Especially after seeing posts on their pages in, I believe, what was XXXX. XX/XX/22 Filed a complaint with Zelle. Filed a scam with XXXX. Filed a complaint with Consumer Protection Agency Wisconsin ( XXXX ). Other email used from XXXX was : XXXX with the XXXX XXXX. and XXXX XXXX XXXX logo was displayed in the email.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5913223 about?
Complaint #5913223 was filed against Early Warning Services, LLC regarding Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service specifically about Fraud or scam. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-08-24T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Early Warning Services, LLC 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 Early Warning Services, LLC?
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Disclaimer
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