Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service -- Fraud or scam -- Complaint #5941616
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5941616
Company: Block, INC.
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service
Sub-Product: Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Fraud or scam
State: California
ZIP Code: 94520
Date Received: 2022-09-01T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-09-01T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
At XX/XX/XXXX, Im trying to change USD to RMB, Im in a rush so Im sending help on social media, and a guy text me he can help with it, Im in a rush, he blocked me after I send XXXX $ through cash app to him, I try to contact cashapp and they said they could not help because Im under 18 and they need my SSN, they could help me anyway either Im a minor, that is not fair, Ive contact them like ten times, they all said they could not cancel a transaction, so I contact bank for this, at XXXX XXXXThey denied my claim at XX/XX/XXXX and takes a month, everytime I called them four times and I get a completely different answer from every call and still can not solve my scam problem, they replace my card and saying that could help report a fraud, i call today and they said I could not get my money back.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5941616 about?
Complaint #5941616 was filed against Block, INC. regarding Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service specifically about Fraud or scam. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-09-01T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Block, INC. 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 Block, INC.?
Yes, visit the Block, INC. company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/block-inc 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.