Checking or savings account -- Problem with a lender or other company charging your account -- Complaint #6226755
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6226755
Company: Chime Financial INC
Product: Checking or savings account
Sub-Product: Checking account
Issue: Problem with a lender or other company charging your account
Sub-Issue: Transaction was not authorized
State: Arizona
ZIP Code: 85132
Date Received: 2022-11-20T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-11-20T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
On XX/XX/XXXX I noticed 4 charges hit my account that I did not make nor authorized. I immediately called Chime and reported the charges as fraudulent. Chime canceled my card and sent me a new card. However sine the charges where still pending I was told they either would not go through as they were alerting the merchants of the fraudulent charges but if the did ho through since I had contacted the same day the charges were made I would be credited for the fraudulent charges. Well on XX/XX/XXXX I still had not been credited as all 4 charges went through, so I called Chime who told me they now had to file a dispute and it would take up to 10 business days to get my money back. Less than 24h later on Saturday XX/XX/XXXX Chime sent me notification my disputes were denied even though they were aware the card was stolen. I reached out to the merchants directly and they all let me know they would investigate but questioned why they did not get notified by Chime of the fraudulent charges or from XXXX. I explained I filed a dispute and they all confirmed they had not received anything until I reached out. So Chime is allowing employees to decide without doing any due diligence in investigating whether or not you get refunded for unauthorized charges. I have spoken to Chime several times and have got nowhere in getting my money back even though they knew immediately the charges were fraudulent. Honestly I am now questioning if somebody in there dispute dept is involved in the theft, since they refused to investigate and denied my dispute less than 24h later on a Saturday a non-business day. I have had my account with Chime sine XXXX so its not a new account and my whole paycheck gets directly deposited into my Chime account since XXXX. Although the {$75.00} in fraudulent charges may be insignificant to Chime, to me and my family {$75.00} meant I am having to skip eating so my kids can eat because I dont have the money to feed us all so that {$75.00} means a lot to me. I just want what right and thats to have my money returned for the charges I did not make but Chime continues to refuse to help, which seems odd to me based on my dealings with other banks who took fraud charges seriously. I believe their in violation of the Electronic Transactions Act Regulations E and request your assistance in getting my money refunded.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6226755 about?
Complaint #6226755 was filed against Chime Financial INC regarding Checking or savings account specifically about Problem with a lender or other company charging your account. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-11-20T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Chime Financial 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 (Checking or savings account) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Chime Financial INC?
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Disclaimer
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