Checking or savings account -- Managing an account -- Complaint #6548479
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6548479
Company: Wells Fargo & Company
Product: Checking or savings account
Sub-Product: Checking account
Issue: Managing an account
Sub-Issue: Deposits and withdrawals
State: California
ZIP Code: 95123
Date Received: 2023-02-08T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-02-08T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
there is an active online scam targeting job seekers like myself. While the scammers use different techniques and different social media tools, some common aspect of the scam is to offer a position and send a check to be deposited into the job seekers account. I was lay off from a job XX/XX/2023. Start searching for jobs continuously on XXXX. The scammer offer the job position as a XXXX XXXX XXXX working remotely. Paying XXXX XXXX as part time XXXX a or full time XXXX at your own. Excited and accept the offer and a check was sent for an amount of {$3200.00} to be deposit in my bank. Mobile deposit the check and got the funds XX/XX/2023. Use the funds to buy equipments for home setup to work at home. XXXX to an owner {$1000.00}. Then bought {$2000.00} money orders from postal office. Was instructed to send money orders to a business to get the equipment process and deliver. XXXX the money orders to the address given. Found out Monday XX/XX/2023 the deposit check was a scam forgery from the bank. I am so depressed that in such a vulnerable state and this happen. I have all emails from this scammers, all communications are documented for proof/evidence if needed from this report. I will provide all evidences for your reference if needed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6548479 about?
Complaint #6548479 was filed against Wells Fargo & Company regarding Checking or savings account specifically about Managing an account. It was received by the CFPB on 2023-02-08T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Wells Fargo & Company 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 Wells Fargo & Company?
Yes, visit the Wells Fargo & Company company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/wells-fargo-company 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.