Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service -- Fraud or scam -- Complaint #6283197
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6283197
Company: Early Warning Services, LLC
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service
Sub-Product: Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Fraud or scam
State: Nebraska
ZIP Code: 685XX
Date Received: 2022-12-05T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-12-05T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I was selling a locker on XXXXXXXX XXXX and the person messaged me on XXXX XXXX asking about it. They said that the only way they could pay was with Zell when they sent me the {$200.00} on XX/XX/XXXX I said that was fine because my bank uses that but then I received an email that said they needed to send an additional {$200.00} so I can get my money but I needed to send them the {$200.00} back after my account was made I tried multiple ways to send them the {$200.00} including Zell XXXX, and finally sent the money via XXXXXXXX XXXX when I sent the {$200.00} I received another email from Zell stating I needed to send {$500.00} so I can get my money but I had to send it in increments of {$200.00} {$200.00} and {$100.00} so again I did this through XXXX XXXX and received another email stating I needed to send {$1000.00} at that point I knew this was a scam and I was telling the person that it was a scam but they were adamant I needed to send {$1000.00} which I did not. I have tried disputing this through my bank, and through XXXX XXXX, without success, Zell will not help me either even though they were the original people please help me getting my money back. I am out {$600.00} due to the {$100.00} never went through my bank.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6283197 about?
Complaint #6283197 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 2022-12-05T12:00:00-05:00.
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?
Yes, visit the Early Warning Services, LLC company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/early-warning-services-llc 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.